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Xmrig is open-source Monero mining software often used by attackers for cryptojacking.
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50%
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Long-term
Relevance
10/19/2026
First Seen
Sources
Claude Catches Mac Miner: AI Kills Malware While Fixing a Bug
redditr/ClaudeAI10/19/2026
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