Cybersecurity researchers have revealed details about Outlaw, an “auto-propagating” cryptocurrency mining botnet that targets SSH servers with weak credentials. The Romanian-origin malware performs SSH brute-force attacks and crypto mining and propagates like a worm to infect systems and maintain control over them. Active since 2018, Outlaw uses a multi-stage infection process and a component for self-propagation, and also exploits Linux and Unix systems susceptible to specific vulnerabilities.
Rest, AustralianSuper Among Funds Hit By Cyberattack
Australia’s largest superannuation funds, including AustralianSuper, REST, Australian Retirement Trust, and Hostplus, have suffered from a coordinated cyber attack, with around 8,000 accounts breached. Hackers
