❌ Vulnerability in automatic email replies allows hackers to mine cryptocurrency using your computer.

Researchers at Facct report that hackers are exploiting email auto-replies to spread crypto-mining malware, hijacking the systems of unsuspecting users to mine cryptocurrency without their knowledge.

Using this tactic, attackers seek to install the XMRig miner on victims' devices.

The security firm said it has so far identified more than 150 emails containing XMRig since late May.