Rise of Coinminers

Explore the rise of coinminers in this 21-minute conference talk from BSidesSF 2018. Dive into the world of cryptocurrency mining threats, examining their impact on home computers and cloud providers. Learn about the technical aspects of coinminers, methods for capturing and analyzing them, and techniques for extracting valuable intelligence. Discover how to identify the individuals behind these operations and automate doxing tactics for large-scale miner hunting. Gain insights into tracking profits and revenue from mining campaigns, including surprising discoveries of millionaire miners. Acquire defensive strategies for detecting, preventing, and remediating coinminers across multiple systems. Conclude with key predictions about the future of this evolving and evasive threat in the cybersecurity landscape.