Cryptocurrency hackers sneak malware into Oracle servers to mine Monero

2019-6-11 13:22

Security researchers have identified yet another cryptocurrency mining malware. This time it’s installing itself on enterprise application servers, and using a clever trick to remain hidden. If that wasn’t enough, the malware has already claimed its first major victim: Oracle servers.

The malware takes advantage of a common vulnerability and exploit that was first identified in April 2019 by researchers from cybersecurity firm Trend Micro. It attacks Oracle WebLogic Servers to install a Monero cryptocurrency mining bot. Reports of the malware first surfaced on the SANS ISC InfoSec Forums last week. Trend Micro researchers verified that the exploit has been…

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BlackSquid Malware Exploiting Web Servers to Mine Monero (XMR)

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered BlackSquid, a new malware family that exploits unpatched loopholes in web servers, network drives, and removable drives to mine privacy-centric monero (XMR), according to a TrendMicro report on June 3, 2019.

2019-6-5 09:00	XMR
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Trend Micro: BlackSquid Malware Infects Servers to Install Monero Cryptojacking Software

Eight different security exploits are employed by a malware dubbed BlackSquid to infect web servers and install mining software

2019-6-4 16:43	Mining
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Privacy Coin Cryptojacking Malware Infects 50,000 Servers Worldwide

On the 29th of May Guardicore Labs, the expert international hacking and cybersecurity group announced the disturbing results of an in-house analysis. The study revealed as many as 50,000 servers across the globe may have become infected with one of the more advanced forms of cryptojacking malware.

2019-6-3 18:34	Crypto Journal
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Hackers Infect 50,000 Servers With Sophisticated Crypto Mining Malware

Hackers have breached over 50,000 servers across the world to mine cryptocurrency using unusually sophisticated tools, according to a new report.

2019-6-4 18:00
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Guardicore Labs: Turtlecoin (TRTL) Privacy Token at Heart of Cryptojacking Malware on 50,000 Servers

A recent analysis made by the cybersecurity group Guardicore Labs has discovered that as many as 50,000 servers around the world are currently infected with a malware that is being used for cryptojacking.

2019-5-29 22:10	cryptojacking
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Researchers Say 50,000 Servers Worldwide Infected With Privacy Coin Cryptojacking Malware

As many as 50,000 servers worldwide have allegedly been infected with an advanced cryptojacking malware that mines privacy-focused cryptocurrency turtlecoin

2019-5-29 17:55	cybersecurity
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The Malware that Hacks Computer Servers to Mine Cryptocurrency

In an exclusive report to TechCrunch, Boston-based security firm, Threat Stack, revealed the discovery of a new variation of the Shellbot malware that was capable of breaking into crypto miners’ computers and using their resources to mine cryptocurrencies.

2019-5-3 09:00	XMR
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Malware Shellbot is Now Capable of Shutting Down Other Miners

Cryptojacking malware Shellbot can now shut down other mining on infected servers

2019-5-2 02:57
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New Malware, Shellbot Revealed, with the Ability to Create Crypto Using Others’ Resources, Be Aware

On Wednesday, May 1, 2019, security-focused firm, Threat Stack disclosed the findings of a relatively new malware called Shellbot to TechCrunch. As per the claims made, Shellbot – which was first discovered on an unnamed US firm’s server – has the ability to infect computers with Linux servers that carry easy-to-break into passwords, and then […]

2019-5-2 01:53	cryptojacking
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Electrum Servers Remain Under Sustained DoS Attack

Electrum servers are still under a sustained Denial-of-Service (DoS) attack. The wallet developers announced the issue on April 7, 2018. In correspondence with Bitcoin Magazine, Electrum developer Thomas Voegtlin speculated that the attack may be a form of retaliation from a phishing attacker who has been targeting Electrum in recent weeks.

2019-4-11 21:47	Privacy & security
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Bitcoin Wallet Electrum’s Servers Are Under Massive Attack

Electrum Bitcoin wallet users should ensure that they’re using the latest version and that it’s from an official source. If users find themselves urged to “update” by the client, they should know that there is no update mechanism within Electrum itself.

2019-4-8 20:03
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New AT&T Cybersecurity Crypto Malware Report: “Making it Rain, Bitcoin Mining Cloud Attacks”

There have been several hackers that stole users’ spare computing power to mine virtual currencies. Other attackers targeted large websites and injected crypto mining software to steal users’ computing power when they were visiting the site.

2019-3-20 20:01	News
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Linux-Targeting Cryptojacking Malware Disables Cloud-Based Security Measures: Report

New report reveals a cryptojacking virus targeting Linux servers has the ability to disable cloud-based security measures to avoid detection

2019-1-19 22:45	security
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Malware Mines Monero On Cloud Servers

Despite the title’s alliteration, Rocke’s malware is anything but whimsical.

2019-1-19 21:30	cryptocurrencies and tokens
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This Malware Has a Worrying Trick to Mine Monero on Cloud Servers

In an apparent first, a relatively new form of malware uninstalls security programs to avoid detection and mine crypto on cloud servers.

2019-1-18 15:00	monero
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Cryptocurrency mining malware has become self-aware (kinda)

A common form of cryptocurrency mining malware has evolved and is now able to switch off security services to continue mining without being detected. Security researchers at Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 discovered that the malware used by cryptojacking group “Rocke” is able to gain administrative privileges to Linux-based cloud servers and uninstall vital security programs.

2019-1-17 18:18	hard fork
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McAfee raises bounty for hacking his wallet, refutes all malware allegations

John McAfee's cryptocurrency wallet BitFi runs spyware, sending information to Chinese servers. But McAfee refutes all vulnerabilities and accuses researchers of not even holding BitFi in their hands.

2018-8-1 15:32	News
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There is the threat of cryptoming malware

For example, recent research from Imperva shows that 75 percent of Redis servers are infected with cryptomining malware. To carry out cryptomining attacks, hackers will first look for an RCE vulnerability, which allows attackers to run arbitrary code on the vulnerable server.

2018-7-18 02:42
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Op Ed: Addressing the Threat of Cryptomining Malware

One major class of attacks to hit the hacking landscape recently is cryptomining. While cryptomining on its own supports a good cause when being done consciously, it also allows nefarious actors to make a lot of money fast, and, with the sheer number of cryptocurrencies available to mine, it is becoming a popular choice for attackers.

2018-7-18 23:18	Privacy & security
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