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Cryptocurrency hackers sneak malware into Oracle servers to mine Monero
Security researchers have identified yet another cryptocurrency mining malware. This time it’s installing itself on enterprise application servers, and using a clever trick to remain hidden. If that wasn’t enough, the malware has already claimed its first major victim: Oracle servers. The malware takes advantage of a common vulnerability and exploit that was first identified in April this year by researchers from cybersecurity firm Trend Micro. It attacks Oracle WebLogic Servers to install a Monero cryptocurrency mining bot. Reports of the malware first surfaced on the SANS ISC InfoSec Forums last week. Trend ... (full story)