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Someone is roping Apache NiFi servers into a cryptomining botnet

If you’re running an Apache NiFi instance exposed on the internet and you have not secured access to it, the underlying host may already be covertly cryptomining on someone else’s behalf. The attack Indicators of the ongoing campaign were first spotted by the SANS Internet Storm Center when, on May 19th, their distributed sensor network detected a significant spike in requests for “/nifi.” After redirecting some of the requests to their honeypot system running the … More ? The post Someone is roping Apache NiFi servers into a cryptomining botnet appeared first on Help Net Security .

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The nastiest ransomware, phishing and botnets of 2019

Webroot released its annual Nastiest Malware list, shedding light on 2019’s worst cybersecurity threats. From ransomware strains and cryptomining campaigns that delivered the most attack payloads to phishing attacks that wreaked the most havoc, it’s clear that cyber threats across the board are becoming more advanced and difficult to detect. Ransomware Ransomware continued to see success by evolving a more targeted model initially adopted in previous years. SMBs remain a prime target as they struggle … More ? The post The nastiest ransomware, phishing and botnets of 2019 appeared first on Help Net Security .

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The nastiest ransomware, phishing and botnets of 2019