"This New Malware Is Scanning the Internet for Systems Info on Valuable Targets"

Researchers at AT&T Alien Labs have discovered a new form of malware, dubbed Xwo, which is believed to be linked to two other forms of malware, called MongoLock ransomware and X Bash. According to researchers, the main goal behind Xwo is to scan the internet for credentials and exposed web services. The gathering of this information could lead to the launch of a much larger cyberattack. Xwo has also been found to collect information pertaining to Default SVN, Git paths, PhP admin details, and more. This article continues to discuss the capabilities of Xwo and how this malware differs from MongoLock ransomware and X Bash, as well as how network owners can prevent Xwo and other scanning malware. 

ZDNet reports "This New Malware Is Scanning the Internet for Systems Info on Valuable Targets"