This paper conducts a comprehensive examination of the infrastructure supporting cryptojacking operations. The analysis elucidates the methodologies, frameworks, and technologies malicious entities employ to misuse computational resources for unauthorized cryptocurrency mining. The investigation focuses on identifying websites serving as platforms for cryptojacking activities. A dataset of 887 websites, previously identified as cryptojacking sites, was compiled and analyzed to categorize the attacks and malicious activities observed. The study further delves into the DNS IP addresses, registrars, and name servers associated with hosting these websites to understand their structure and components. Various malware and illicit activities linked to these sites were identified, indicating the presence of unauthorized cryptocurrency mining via compromised sites. The findings highlight the vulnerability of website infrastructures to cryptojacking.

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Dissecting the Infrastructure Used in Web-Based Cryptojacking: A Measurement Perspective

  • Ayodeji Adeniran,
  • Kieran Human,
  • David Mohaisen

摘要

This paper conducts a comprehensive examination of the infrastructure supporting cryptojacking operations. The analysis elucidates the methodologies, frameworks, and technologies malicious entities employ to misuse computational resources for unauthorized cryptocurrency mining. The investigation focuses on identifying websites serving as platforms for cryptojacking activities. A dataset of 887 websites, previously identified as cryptojacking sites, was compiled and analyzed to categorize the attacks and malicious activities observed. The study further delves into the DNS IP addresses, registrars, and name servers associated with hosting these websites to understand their structure and components. Various malware and illicit activities linked to these sites were identified, indicating the presence of unauthorized cryptocurrency mining via compromised sites. The findings highlight the vulnerability of website infrastructures to cryptojacking.