A new campaign named “Commando Cat” uses a Docker API vulnerability. It uses Docker to gain initial access to a system and then deploys a series of malicious payloads. This leads to cryptocurrency mining on compromised hosts. Docker API Vulnerability Exploited Investigators have discovered a new malware campaign aimed at Docker API endpoints. The malware… Continue reading Docker API Vulnerability Exploited in Cryptojacking Campaign
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NoaBot Botnet: The Latest Mirai Offspring
A new botnet called NoaBot emerged in early 2023. It reportedly targets SSH servers for cryptocurrency mining using the Mirai platform. On top of the Mirai’s functionality, it brings several detection evasion tricks. NoaBot Involved in Crypto Mining Cybersecurity experts have discovered a new botnet called NoaBot. It has been active since at least the… Continue reading NoaBot Botnet: The Latest Mirai Offspring
Ukrainian law enforcement discovered a mining farm consisting of thousands of PlayStation 4 consoles
Last week, Ukrainian law enforcement officers discovered a huge mining farm in Vinnytsa after they noticed a large-scale electricity leak. It turned out that the attackers mined cryptocurrency right in one of the former warehouses of Vinnitsaoblenergo JSC, having illegally connected to the network. Law enforcers say that this is an illegal mining farm they… Continue reading Ukrainian law enforcement discovered a mining farm consisting of thousands of PlayStation 4 consoles
KryptoCibule malware steals cryptocurrency from Windows users
ESET specialists discovered the KryptoCibule malware, which has been active since 2018 and steals cryptocurrency from Windows users in the Czech Republic and Slovakia (these countries accounted for 85% of infections). KryptoCibule has three main functions and is capable of: installing cryptocurrency miners on victims’ systems (CPU and GPU miners are used to mine Monero… Continue reading KryptoCibule malware steals cryptocurrency from Windows users