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QNAP warns users of bitcoin miner targeting their NAS devices

QNAP warns customers of ongoing attacks targeting their NAS devices with cryptomining malware. The cryptominer deployed in this campaign on compromised devices will create a new process named [oom_reaper] that will mine for Bitcoin cryptocurrency. While running, the malware can take up to 50% of all CPU resources and will mimic a kernel process with a PID higher than 1000. Customers urged to take the following steps to protect their devices immediately: Update all installed applications to their latest versions. Use stronger passwords for your administrator and other user accounts.”]

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qnap-warns-users-of-bitcoin-miner-targeting-their-nas-devices/

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