"New Docker Malware Steals CPU for Crypto and Drives Fake Website Traffic"

A novel campaign is targeting vulnerable Docker services, with threat actors deploying both the XMRig cryptocurrency miner and the 9Hits Viewer software as part of a multi-pronged monetization strategy. According to the cloud security company Cado, this is the first documented case of malware using the 9Hits application as a payload. The development further demonstrates that adversaries are constantly looking for new ways to profit from compromised hosts. This article continues to discuss findings regarding the novel campaign targeting vulnerable Docker services.

THN reports "New Docker Malware Steals CPU for Crypto and Drives Fake Website Traffic"

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