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XMRig Malware Blocks Windows Update and Scheduled Tasks to Ensure Continuous Presence

Security researchers have identified a sophisticated resurgence of XMRig cryptomining malware following a two-year hiatus, with threat actors leveraging a multi-staged attack that systematically disables Windows Update services to maintain persistent access to infected systems. The campaign, analyzed by Sean Cartagena, Josemaria Grana, and...