Security Affairs

OCTOBER 28, 2018

Earlier this year Sysdig and Aqua Security researchers started observing cyber attacks targeting Kubernets and Docker instances aimed at mining Monero cryptocurrency. Miscreants can abuse Docker Engine API to deploy containers they have created with the specific intent of mining cryptocurrencies. Docker Trusted Registry ).

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 4, 2021

In recent months the number of cyberattacks against misconfigured Kybernetes systems has surged, threat actors mainly used the to illegally mine cryptocurrencies. Use strong authentication and authorization to limit user and administrator access as well as to limit the attack surface.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2019

“I suspect it’s probably a derivate of other IoT crypto mining botnets,” Cashdollar told The Register. “This one seems to target enterprise systems.” System administrators need to employ security best practices with the systems they manage.” ” Cashdollar concludes.

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eSecurity Planet

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Users should immediately update to the most recent versions by going to System Configuration > System Administration > Update Software. It’s strongly advised that you follow the company’s security hardening requirements to protect your systems further.

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Schneier on Security

JULY 20, 2020

Someone compromised the entire Twitter network, probably by stealing the log-in credentials of one of Twitter's system administrators. Class breaks are endemic to computerized systems, and they're not something that we as users can defend against with better personal security. Your guess is as good as mine.

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