Lemon Duck Cryptocurrency-Mining Botnet Activity Spikes
Researchers warn of a spike in the cryptocurrency-mining botnet since August 2020. Continue reading Lemon Duck Cryptocurrency-Mining Botnet Activity Spikes
Category Archives: cryptomining
News Wrap: AWS Cryptojacking Worm, IBM Privacy Lawsuit and More
Threatpost editors discuss a cryptomining malware targeting AWS systems, a recent development in a lawsuit against the IBM-owned Weather Channel app, and more. Continue reading News Wrap: AWS Cryptojacking Worm, IBM Privacy Lawsuit and More
FritzFrog Botnet Attacks Millions of SSH Servers
The unique, advanced worming P2P botnet drops backdoors and cryptominers, and is spreading globally. Continue reading FritzFrog Botnet Attacks Millions of SSH Servers
AWS Cryptojacking Worm Spreads Through the Cloud
The malware harvests AWS credentials and installs Monero cryptominers. Continue reading AWS Cryptojacking Worm Spreads Through the Cloud
Sharp Spike in Ransomware in U.S. as Pandemic Inspires Attackers
COVID-19 has changed the face of cybercrime, as the latest malware statistics show. Continue reading Sharp Spike in Ransomware in U.S. as Pandemic Inspires Attackers
Golang Worm Widens Scope to Windows, Adds Payload Capacity
A first-stage malware loader spotted in active campaigns has added additional exploits and a new backdoor capability. Continue reading Golang Worm Widens Scope to Windows, Adds Payload Capacity
Microsoft Azure users leave front door open for cryptomining crooks
Microsoft has discovered a campaign that exploits Kubernetes to install cryptomining software in its Azure cloud. Continue reading Microsoft Azure users leave front door open for cryptomining crooks
Kubernetes Falls to Cryptomining via Machine-Learning Framework
Misconfigured dashboards are at the heart of a widespread XMRIG Monero-mining campaign. Continue reading Kubernetes Falls to Cryptomining via Machine-Learning Framework
Cryptomining criminals under the spotlight – a SophosLabs report
A new SophosLabs report takes you inside a cryptomining gang. Continue reading Cryptomining criminals under the spotlight – a SophosLabs report
Blue Mockingbird Monero-Mining Campaign Exploits Web Apps
The cybercriminals are using a deserialization vulnerability, CVE-2019-18935, to achieve remote code execution before moving laterally through the enterprise. Continue reading Blue Mockingbird Monero-Mining Campaign Exploits Web Apps