Next-gen Mirai botnet targets cryptocurrency mining operations
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A newly discovered variant of the Satori botnet is targeting computers dedicated to mining cryptocurrency to steal Ethereum coins by exploiting a flaw in the Claymore Miner software, researchers have reported.By submitting your personal information, you agree that TechTarget and its partners may contact you regarding relevant content, products and special offers.Satori.Coin.Robber works “primarily on the Claymore Mining equipment that allows management actions on 3333 ports with no password authentication enabled (which is the default config),” the researchers said.However, the new variant also comes with a payload targeting the Claymore Miner that features an asynchronous network connection method and enables a new set of command and control communication protocols.The warning sparked a fresh call for manufacturers of internet of things (IoT) devices to do more to ensure they cannot be hijacked for malicious purposes.
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