Jun 12, 2024NewsroomKubernetes / Endpoint Security Cybersecurity researchers have warned of an ongoing cryptojacking campaign targeting misconfigured Kubernetes clusters to mine Dero cryptocurrency. Cloud security firm Wiz, which shed light on the activity, said it's an updated variant of a financially motivated operation that was first documented by CrowdStrike in March … [Read more...] about Cryptojacking Campaign Targets Misconfigured Kubernetes Clusters
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Kinsing Hacker Group Exploits More Flaws to Expand Botnet for Cryptojacking
May 17, 2024NewsroomCryptojacking / Malware The cryptojacking group known as Kinsing has demonstrated its ability to continuously evolve and adapt, proving to be a persistent threat by swiftly integrating newly disclosed vulnerabilities to exploit arsenal and expand its botnet. The findings come from cloud security firm Aqua, which described the threat actor as actively … [Read more...] about Kinsing Hacker Group Exploits More Flaws to Expand Botnet for Cryptojacking
Exposed Docker APIs Under Attack in ‘Commando Cat’ Cryptojacking Campaign
Feb 01, 2024NewsroomCryptojacking / Linux Security Exposed Docker API endpoints over the internet are under assault from a sophisticated cryptojacking campaign called Commando Cat. "The campaign deploys a benign container generated using the Commando project," Cado security researchers Nate Bill and Matt Muir said in a new report published today. "The attacker escapes this … [Read more...] about Exposed Docker APIs Under Attack in ‘Commando Cat’ Cryptojacking Campaign
New AMBERSQUID Cryptojacking Operation Targets Uncommon AWS Services
Sep 18, 2023THNCloud Security / Cryptocurrecy A novel cloud-native cryptojacking operation has set its eyes on uncommon Amazon Web Services (AWS) offerings such as AWS Amplify, AWS Fargate, and Amazon SageMaker to illicitly mine cryptocurrency. The malicious cyber activity has been codenamed AMBERSQUID by cloud and container security firm Sysdig. "The AMBERSQUID operation was … [Read more...] about New AMBERSQUID Cryptojacking Operation Targets Uncommon AWS Services
New ScrubCrypt Crypter Used in Cryptojacking Attacks Targeting Oracle WebLogic
Mar 09, 2023Ravie LakshmananCryptojacking / Threat Detection, The infamous cryptocurrency miner group called 8220 Gang has been observed using a new crypter called ScrubCrypt to carry out cryptojacking operations. According to Fortinet FortiGuard Labs, the attack chain commences with successful exploitation of susceptible Oracle WebLogic servers to download a PowerShell … [Read more...] about New ScrubCrypt Crypter Used in Cryptojacking Attacks Targeting Oracle WebLogic
New Docker Cryptojacking Attempts Detected Over 2021 Holidays
Cryptocurrency mining has become very popular among malicious actors that aim to profit by exploiting cloud attack surfaces. Exposed Docker APIs have become a common target for cryptominers to mine various cryptocurrencies. According to the Google Threat Horizon report published Nov. 29, 2021, 86% of compromised Google Cloud instances were used to perform cryptocurrency mining. … [Read more...] about New Docker Cryptojacking Attempts Detected Over 2021 Holidays
Researchers Warn of Linux Cryptojacking Attackers Operating from Romania
A threat group likely based in Romania and active since at least 2020 has been behind an active cryptojacking campaign targeting Linux-based machines with a previously undocumented SSH brute-forcer written in Golang. Dubbed "Diicot brute," the password cracking tool is alleged to be distributed via a software-as-a-service model, with each threat actor furnishing their own … [Read more...] about Researchers Warn of Linux Cryptojacking Attackers Operating from Romania
Docker Images Containing Cryptojacking Malware Distributed via Docker Hub
With Docker gaining popularity as a service to package and deploy software applications, malicious actors are taking advantage of the opportunity to target exposed API endpoints and craft malware-infested images to facilitate distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks and mine cryptocurrencies.According to a report published by Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 threat intelligence … [Read more...] about Docker Images Containing Cryptojacking Malware Distributed via Docker Hub