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Hacker Enables Clients To Mine Cryptocurrencies With Stolen Computer Power

Emily Mason

Summary: The hacker Fxmsp — nicknamed “The invisible god of networks” — amassed a million dollar fortune by hacking corporate networks and selling their data, a report from threat intelligence company Group IB shows. The hacker has struck in 44 countries and hit 135 companies over three or more years, the report highlights. The information provided by Fxmsp allowed ...

The hacker Fxmsp — nicknamed “The invisible god of networks” — amassed a million dollar fortune by hacking corporate networks and selling their data, a report from threat intelligence company Group IB shows.

The hacker has struck in 44 countries and hit 135 companies over three or more years, the report highlights. The information provided by Fxmsp allowed buyers to mine cryptocurrencies using stolen computer power.

The report states that Fxmsp may have been acting as a part of the cybercrime team GPTitan.

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