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PostgreSQL Plunder: New Malware Mines Cryptocurrency from Misconfigured Databases
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered PG_MEM, a new malware strain targeting PostgreSQL databases. By brute-forcing weak passwords, hackers exploit the COPY … FROM PROGRAM SQL command to mine cryptocurrency and execute arbitrary commands, turning your database into their personal piggy bank.
Hot Take:
Just when you thought your Postgres database was safe, along comes PG_MEM, the malware that’s turned your data haven into a cryptocurrency ATM for cybercriminals. But hey, at least it’s not another ransomware attack, right?
Key Points:
- PG_MEM is a new malware strain targeting PostgreSQL databases to mine cryptocurrency.
- Attackers use brute-force attacks to exploit weak passwords and gain access.
- The malware uses the PostgreSQL COPY … FROM PROGRAM command to execute arbitrary shell commands.
- PG_MEM drops payloads to terminate competing processes, establish persistence, and deploy a Monero miner.
- The attack highlights the danger of misconfigured databases and weak password policies.
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