The Microsoft Defender enterprise endpoint solution has incorporated Intel's threat detection technology to quickly compute hacker programs for cryptocurrency mining.
Intel Threat Detection Technology (TDT) relies on telemetry data to detect any anomalies in CPU performance. Unlike other types of protection, TDT can detect malware before infecting the victim's computer for mining purposes.
A machine learning-based solution shows effective results even if malware tries to bypass security tools.
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Microsoft and Intel expect their partnership to strengthen the protection of corporate customers.
According to a recent study by Avira Protection Labs, in the fourth quarter of 2020, the number of attacks by hidden miners increased by 53% compared to the third quarter.