A previously undetected botnet called “Prometei” is targeting vulnerable Microsoft Windows devices by brute-forcing SMB vulnerabilities to mine monero cryptocurrency. The operation has only generated just under $5,000 in profits during its four-month run, Cisco Talos researchers say in a new report. The botnet is capable of stealing administrative credentials and is armed with advanced security evasion techniques, the researchers say. If the solo operator was earning about $1,250 a month from the botnet, it would be more than the average monthly salary in Eastern European countries.”]
Source: https://www.cuinfosecurity.com/cryptomining-botnet-exploits-windows-smb-vulnerabilities-a-14696