1) An application is bundled with virtualization software, a Linux image and additional files used to achieve persistence. 2) User downloads the application and follows attached instructions on how to install it. 3) LoudMiner is installed first, the actual VST software after. 4) LoudMiner hides itself and becomes persistent on reboot. 5) The Linux virtual machine is launched and the mining starts. 6) Scripts inside the virtual machine can contact the C&amp;C server to update the miner (configuration and binaries