Security experts have discovered a malware campaign, known as RedisRaider, which exploits misconfigured Redis servers to stealthily mine cryptocurrency. The malware spreads by exploiting weak configurations, subsequently deploying the XMRig Monero miner on compromised Linux systems. The malware is written in Go and heavily obfuscated using a tool called Garble, which makes it difficult to detect and analyze. Security firm Datadog discovered the operation and identified additional components of the attack including a web-based Monero miner.
Docker Zombie Malware Infects Containers to Mine Crypto and Self-Replicate
A sophisticated malware targeting Docker containers has been discovered which autonomously turns containers into crypto-mining nodes, while scanning for new victims. The malware uses a
