Summary:
Researchers recently discovered malware that leverages SSH cryptographic protocol to enter the targeted systems and carry out DDoS attacks and for the mining of cryptocurrency. Researchers have discovered a Golang-based KmsdBot malware to attack a range of businesses. Through an SSH connection and weak login credentials, the botnet infects computer systems. KmsdBot can perform scanning operations and spread itself by downloading the list of username and password combinations and it is also capable of updating the malware and managing the mining process.[/subscribe_to_unlock_form]
Summary:
Researchers recently discovered malware that leverages SSH cryptographic protocol to enter the targeted systems and carry out DDoS attacks and for the mining of cryptocurrency. Researchers have discovered a Golang-based KmsdBot malware to attack a range of businesses. Through an SSH connection and weak login credentials, the botnet infects computer systems. KmsdBot can perform scanning operations and spread itself by downloading the list of username and password combinations and it is also capable of updating the malware and managing the mining process.[emaillocker id="1283"]
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The following reports contain further technical details:
https://thehackernews.com/2022/11/new-kmsdbot-malware-hijacking-systems.html
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