The attackers are specifically targeting EthOS, an operating system optimized for Ethereum mining, but also capable of mining Zcash, Monero, and other crypto-currencies that rely on GPU power. The platform is said to run on more than 38,000 mining rigs across the world at the moment and to arrive pre-loaded with all the necessary tools, as well as with a default username and password.

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