LIVE_FEED
--:--:--[HIGH]shop-***-deals.com→Magecart skimmer (Group 7)// US-EAST--:--:--[HIGH]wp-***-blog.net→Drive-by iframe → exploit kit// EU-WEST--:--:--[MEDIUM]cdn-***-helper.io→Obfuscated cryptominer (CoinIMP)// AP-SOUTH--:--:--[HIGH]auth-***-login.co→Credential phishing kit (16shop)// EU-CENTRAL--:--:--[MEDIUM]media-***-files.org→Malicious redirect chain → ClickFix// US-WEST--:--:--[HIGH]support-***-desk.com→FakeUpdates / SocGholish payload// US-EAST--:--:--[LOW]track-***-pixel.app→Unauthorized 3rd-party tracker// EU-NORTH--:--:--[MEDIUM]img-***-host.ru→Drive-by download (TLD reputation)// EU-EAST--:--:--[HIGH]api-***-stats.xyz→C2 beacon (Cobalt Strike profile)// AP-EAST--:--:--[LOW]promo-***-coupon.shop→Affiliate cloaking + cookie stuff// US-CENTRAL--:--:--[HIGH]shop-***-deals.com→Magecart skimmer (Group 7)// US-EAST--:--:--[HIGH]wp-***-blog.net→Drive-by iframe → exploit kit// EU-WEST--:--:--[MEDIUM]cdn-***-helper.io→Obfuscated cryptominer (CoinIMP)// AP-SOUTH--:--:--[HIGH]auth-***-login.co→Credential phishing kit (16shop)// EU-CENTRAL--:--:--[MEDIUM]media-***-files.org→Malicious redirect chain → ClickFix// US-WEST--:--:--[HIGH]support-***-desk.com→FakeUpdates / SocGholish payload// US-EAST--:--:--[LOW]track-***-pixel.app→Unauthorized 3rd-party tracker// EU-NORTH--:--:--[MEDIUM]img-***-host.ru→Drive-by download (TLD reputation)// EU-EAST--:--:--[HIGH]api-***-stats.xyz→C2 beacon (Cobalt Strike profile)// AP-EAST--:--:--[LOW]promo-***-coupon.shop→Affiliate cloaking + cookie stuff// US-CENTRAL
threat glossary

In-Browser Cryptominer

JavaScript that commandeers the visitor's CPU to mine cryptocurrency — typically Monero — for as long as the page remains open.

What it is

In-browser cryptomining gained traction with Coinhive (2017) and continues through 2026 via Coinhive-derived scripts (CoinIMP, JSEcoin successors) and custom WebAssembly miners. Sites are typically compromised; the miner is delivered via a compromised plugin or ad-network tag and silently consumes CPU until the visitor closes the tab.

Real-world examples

  • Coinhive (2017–2019)
  • CoinIMP
  • WebAssembly Monero miners in 2024–2025

How ExploitShield detects it

WASM payloads loaded by a monitored page are flagged, the executing script's call stack is captured, and high-CPU-usage patterns combined with known mining-pool domains trigger an alert.

Related terms

Drive-by Download