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SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN Tools

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MARCH 10, 2025

Over 2,000 users have been infected through seemingly harmless archives and installation instructions that urge victims to disable their security software, exposing their systems to persistent, hidden threats. Attackers package the SilentCryptoMiner within archives advertised as deep packet inspection (DPI) bypass utilities.

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IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level

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JUNE 27, 2025

Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. Close Home Tech Security VPN IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level We put IVPN to the test to see whether it deserves a spot with the more well-known VPN services.

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JULY 1, 2025

Indeed, we follow strict guidelines that ensure our editorial content is never influenced by advertisers. PT ZDNET's key takeaways The Privacy Hero 2, a $189 router available on FlashRouters, supports NordVPN and Surfshark alongside various VPN protocols. Neither ZDNET nor the author are compensated for these independent reviews.

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You should probably delete any sensitive screenshots you have in your phone right now. Here's why

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JUNE 26, 2025

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SilentCryptoMiner Infects 2,000 Russian Users via Fake VPN Tools

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