Windows and Linux server both targets for crypto-mining malware

Microsoft is reporting on a new variant of the Sysrv botnet malware – Sysrv-K, that infects both Windows and Linux servers. This malware can compromise a wide range of vulnerabilities including WordPress plug-ins and Spring Cloud. Once in the malware installs and operates the Monero cryptocurrency miner. Monero-mining botnet targets …

BlackCat ransomware tracked to at least 60 victims

This was the ransomware that hit universities over the past weeks: Universities as targets – Smart Thinking Solutions The FBI has released a statement outlining other attacks of BlackCat ALPHV and the attack vectors and strategies the gang has been using. It includes suggested mitigation. BlackCat/ALPHV Ransomware Indicators of Compromise …