New Cryptojacking Malware Targeting Apache, Oracle, Redis Servers
The evasive new Pro-Ocean cryptojacking malware is sidestepping security defenses and targeting Apache, Oracle and Redis servers.
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QNAP urges users to secure against Dovecat crypto-mining malware
The Dovecat Monero-mining malware doesn't steal data, but it consumes large amounts of CPU and memory. This is the latest threat faced by QNAP customers - after research published in July 2020 identified that tens of thousands of NAS drives are potentially vulnerable to malware that prevents administrators from applying patches.
DreamBus botnet targets enterprise apps running on Linux servers
The recently discovered DreamBus botnet uses exploits and brute-force attacks to target PostgreSQL, Redis, SaltStack, Hadoop, Spark, and others enterprise-level apps that run on Linux systems. "The idea is to give the DreamBus gang a foothold on a Linux server where they could later download and install an open-source app that mines the Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency to generate profits for the attackers."
DreamBus, FreakOut Botnets Pose New Threat to Linux Systems
Two recently discovered Linux botnets - DreamBus and FreakOut - are designed for DDoS attacks, cryptocurrency mining and other malicious purposes.
'FreakOut' Botnet Targets Unpatched Linux Systems
Researchers are tracking a new botnet dubbed "FreakOut" that's targeting vulnerabilities in Linux systems. Botnet operators have been mass-scanning for vulnerable Linux devices, and the command-and-control server associated with FreakOut has now targeted several hundred vulnerable devices.
OpenWRT reports data breach after hacker gained access to forum admin account
OpenWRT has disclosed a data breach that occurred after a malicious hacker gained access to a forum admin account. The OpenWRT wiki, which contains the official download links, was not compromised, the project said.
