New Attacks Target Misconfigured Apache Applications with Monero Miner

Summary:

A recently identified attack exploits misconfigurations in Apache Hadoop and Flink to deploy cryptocurrency miners within targeted environments. This attack stands out due to the attacker’s utilization of packers and rootkits to conceal the malware, adding an extra layer of complexity and stealth to the operation.

Threat Level – Red | Attack Report

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