Security Affairs

MAY 10, 2020

Crooks exploit CVE-2019-18935 deserialization vulnerability to achieve remote code execution in Blue Mockingbird Monero-Mining campaign. “Blue Mockingbird is the name we’ve given to a cluster of similar activity we’ve observed involving Monero cryptocurrency-mining payloads in dynamic-link library (DLL) form on Windows systems.”

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Adam Levin

MAY 5, 2020

Hackers successfully breached the servers of a popular blogging platform and used them to mine cryptocurrency. The hackers compromised Ghost’s servers by exploiting two major vulnerabilities in SaltStack, a network automation tool typically used by IT support and system administrators.

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IBM Big Data Hub

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As a result, these technologies quite often lead to the best tools to handle complex challenges across many enterprise use cases. Readily available frameworks and tools empower developers by saving time and allowing them to focus on creating bespoke solutions to meet specific project requirements.

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Data Breach Today

JUNE 23, 2023

Attackers Deploy Trojanized OpenSSH Version for Device Takeover, Microsoft Says Microsoft discovered hackers targeting internet-facing Linux systems and IoT devices to steal IT resources for cryptocurrency mining operations.

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Security Affairs

JULY 24, 2018

It is common for developers to use debugging tools with elevated privileges while they are trying to troubleshoot their code. In an ideal world, all of the security controls are applied and all of the debugging tools are removed or disabled before the code is released to the public. Security Affairs – debugging tools , hacking).

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Info Source

MAY 13, 2020

Global survey results released today found that process knowledge is the primary success factor for robotic process automation (RPA) projects, yet only 31% of US organizations are currently using process mining tools to understand their processes. Process mining . Financial planning & decision-making. IT service management.

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Data Breach Today

JANUARY 12, 2021

Researchers: OSAMiner Uses Run-Only AppleScripts for Obfuscation Sentinel Labs researchers have identified an updated version of the cryptominer OSAMiner that targets the macOS operating system to mine for monero. The latest iteration uses new techniques to help prevent detection by security tools.

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Dark Reading

JANUARY 8, 2018

A malware tool for stealthily installing software that mines the Monero virtual currency looks like the handiwork of North Korean threat actors, AlienVault says.

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Security Affairs

OCTOBER 12, 2021

The FreakOut (aka Necro, N3Cr0m0rPh) Python botnet evolves, it now includes a recently published PoC exploit for Visual Tools DVR. Operators behind the FreakOut (aka Necro, N3Cr0m0rPh) Python botnet have added a PoC exploit for Visual Tools DVR, a professional digital video recorder used in surveillance video systems.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 28, 2021

The TeamTNT botnet is a crypto-mining malware operation that has been active since April 2020 and that targets Docker installs. “The group is using a new detection evasion tool, copied from open source repositories,” reads the analysis published by AT&T Alien Labs. . Drop and activate the new tool as service.

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Security Affairs

APRIL 23, 2021

A new Linux botnet uses Tor through a network of proxies using the Socks5 protocol, abuses legitimate DevOps tools, and other emerging techniques. This is the first bot that abuses the infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools , such as Ansible , Chef , and Salt Stack. for spreading. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook.

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IBM Big Data Hub

AUGUST 15, 2022

To help data scientists reflect and identify possible ethical concerns the standard process for data mining should include 3 additional steps: data risk assessment, model risk assessment and production monitoring. The post 3 new steps in the data mining process to ensure trustworthy AI appeared first on Journey to AI Blog.

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 14, 2024

million) worth of cryptocurrencies via mining activities. “The suspect is believed to have mined over USD 2 million (EUR 1.8 ” An unnamed cloud service provider supported the investigation for months. “The suspect is believed to have mined over USD 2 million (EUR 1.8 million) in cryptocurrencies.”

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The Last Watchdog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Fastly addresses these technological vulnerabilities by utilizing tools like Rust and WebAssembly. Our major platforms, tools integral to modern life, are now used as vehicles for misinformation and chaos. We possess the tools to craft a better, more trustworthy internet. Despite this bleak landscape, there’s hope.

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Dark Reading

AUGUST 31, 2022

No-code startups such as Mine PrivacyOps say they offer best of both worlds — quick development and compliance with privacy laws.

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Security Affairs

FEBRUARY 18, 2019

Cybersecurity expert Marco Ramilli shared another tool of his arsenal that extracts suspicious IPs from undesired connections, his HoneyPots. Hi folks, today I’d like to point you out another tool of mine which extracts suspicious IPs from undesired connections. In other words: HoneyPots. Edited by Pierluigi Paganini.

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Security Affairs

AUGUST 11, 2018

Group-IB is recording new outbreaks of illegal mining (cryptojacking) threats in the networks of commercial and state organizations. Group-IB, an international company specializing in the prevention of cyberattacks, is recording new outbreaks of illegal mining (cryptojacking) threats in the networks of commercial and state organizations.

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Adam Levin

JANUARY 28, 2019

Sidewalk Labs, a subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet, is the go-to story for Data Privacy Day with its new “user-friendly” tool called Replica, which allows city planners see “how, when, and where people travel in urban areas.”. The Intercept’s explainer details a troubling use of consumer data.

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IBM Big Data Hub

JANUARY 10, 2023

Grasping these opportunities at IBM, we’re increasingly building our specialism in process mining and data analysis tools and techniques we believe to be true ‘game changers’ when it comes to building cultures of continuous change and innovation.

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Security Affairs

JUNE 11, 2020

” Hackers are targeting Kubernetes clusters because nodes used from ML operations have huge computational capabilies making them ideal for fraudulent mining purposes. This fact makes Kubernetes clusters that are used for ML tasks a perfect target for crypto mining campaigns, which was the aim of this attack.”

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IBM Big Data Hub

APRIL 20, 2023

All are transforming their procurement operations by leveraging state-of-the-art process mining and intelligent automation technology. A Process Mining exercise drawing data from enterprise SAP has helped measure KPI performance and define the transformation roadmap. dollars annually in direct or indirect procurement.

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IT Governance

MARCH 29, 2022

Then there’s blockchain mining. In the early days of bitcoin mining, individuals could create new bitcoins using a standard computer set-up, but the process has grown so complex that it now requires a room full of specialised tools. Many people argue that the environmental cost of this is a necessary evil.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

The financially motivated TeamTNT hacking group expanded its arsenal with new tools used to target thousands of victims worldwide. Evidence collected by the experts suggests that the campaign began on July 25, 2021, threat actors used a large set of open-source tools in the attacks. ” reads the analysis published by AT&T.

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Security Affairs

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Researchers spotted a cryptocurrency mining campaign targeting Linux users with Go-based CHAOS malware (Trojan.Linux.CHAOSRAT). In November 2022, Trend Micro researchers discovered a cryptocurrency mining campaign targeting Linux users with Go-based CHAOS malware (Trojan.Linux.CHAOSRAT). Shutdown the PC. Open a URL.

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eSecurity Planet

JULY 27, 2021

The LemonDuck malware that for the past couple of years has been known for its cryptocurrency mining and botnet capabilities is evolving into a much broader threat, moving into new areas of cyber attacks, targeting both Linux and Microsoft systems and expanding its geographical reach, according to security researchers with Microsoft.

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Krebs on Security

AUGUST 21, 2020

“In mid-July 2020, cybercriminals started a vishing campaign—gaining access to employee tools at multiple companies with indiscriminate targeting — with the end goal of monetizing the access.” Restrict VPN access hours, where applicable, to mitigate access outside of allowed times.

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Security Affairs

MARCH 30, 2021

The expert determined the number of cryptocurrencies that were mined to a mining pool account by inspecting the mining pool. Half of the images discovered by the expert were using a shared mining pool, by he estimated that threat actors mined US$200,000 worth of cryptocurrencies in a two-year period.

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eSecurity Planet

JANUARY 21, 2021

Data privacy regulations like the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) can be hard to navigate for businesses of any size, but GRC tools can simplify and streamline compliance with all of the requirements. Contents: Top GRC tools comparison. Top GRC tools comparison.

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Security Affairs

MAY 26, 2021

The TeamTNT botnet is a crypto-mining malware operation that has been active since April 2020 and that targets Docker installs. The malware deploys the XMRig mining tool to mine Monero cryptocurrency. Executes the script to start mining for the Monero cryptocurrency. aws/credentials and ~/.aws/config

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Security Affairs

JANUARY 10, 2021

The TeamTNT botnet is a crypto-mining malware operation that has been active since April 2020 and that targets Docker installs. The malware deploys the XMRig mining tool to mine Monero cryptocurrency. Upon infecting Docker and Kubernetes systems running on top of AWS servers, the bot scans for ~/.aws/credentials

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 3, 2021

You’ll have to wait until the end of this To All The Tools I’ve Loved Before four part blog series to find out. You caught their hearts and, as a result, you caught mine. That’s right, it's time to dust off your best stationary and bust out the ice cream because we’re writing a series of break up letters.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 3, 2021

You’ll have to wait until the end of this To All The Tools I’ve Loved Before four part blog series to find out. You caught their hearts and, as a result, you caught mine. That’s right, it's time to dust off your best stationary and bust out the ice cream because we’re writing a series of break up letters.

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Security Affairs

JULY 7, 2022

Researchers uncovered a large-scale cryptocurrency mining campaign targeting the NPM JavaScript package repository. Checkmarx researchers spotted a new large-scale cryptocurrency mining campaign, tracked as CuteBoi , that is targeting the NPM JavaScript package repository.

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Security Affairs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The malware uses the victim’s resource to mine cryptocurrency, steals cryptocurrency wallet-related files, and replaces wallet addresses in the clipboard to hijack cryptocurrency payments. Both of these programs are set up to connect to an operator-controlled mining server over the Tor proxy.” ” reads the report.

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OneHub

MARCH 29, 2021

The Workspace provides cloud storage for business files, enables easy and secure file sharing, and offers collaboration tools such as automatic syncing, comments, and tasks. . Confidential files such as financial documents or intellectual property are a gold mine for hackers, and they won’t hesitate to steal poorly secured files.

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Krebs on Security

MARCH 7, 2022

Such contests are an easy way to buy intellectual property for ongoing projects, and they’re also effective recruiting tools for cybercriminal organizations. “We find young forks on exchanges (those that can be mined), analyze their infrastructure,” Begemot wrote. “Cryptocurrency article contest!

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Threatpost

FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The botnet uses port scanning code from Mirai, a first for Android-related attacks, according to researchers.

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