New generation cryptojacking attack shows how cryptojackers are upping their game to bypass security controls. RedisWannaMine is powered by Redis and NSA exploits and aimed at both database servers and application servers. The attack is a new generation of cryptojacks, which demonstrates worm-like behaviour combined with advanced exploits to increase the attackers infection rate and fatten their wallets. The attackers are targeting machines using the NSAs EternalBlue SMB exploit, as well as the Redis cache server.”]
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