Hackers Use Migo Malware To Mine Crypto Via Server Hijacking

Security researchers have uncovered a fresh campaign targeting Redis servers on Linux, employing a malware named 'Migo' for cryptocurrency mining. Redis, renowned for its high performance, serves various real-time applications across industries. Hackers persistently seek vulnerable Redis servers for resource hijacking and data theft. Notably, the new malware disables Redis security features, enabling prolonged cryptojacking. Analysts from Cado Security identified the Migo campaign, noting attackers' use of CLI commands to exploit servers. Read more...