Weak PostgreSQL Passwords Expose Databases to Crypto

<h1 class="d-none">Malware Exploits PostgreSQL Weakness for Cryptojacking</h1> <h2 class="d-none">Protecting PostgreSQL from Cryptojacking Threats</h2> Malware Exploits PostgreSQL Weakness for Cryptojacking

PG_MEM malware targets over 800,000 PostgreSQL databases with weak passwords, posing a significant cryptojacking threat.

The malware exploits weak passwords to gain access and create a new user with high privileges for cryptomining.

Once operational, PG_MEM connects to a mining pool, using the host's computing resources for cryptocurrency mining.

Cryptojacking attacks are on the rise, with a 400% increase in crypto malware attacks in the first half of 2023.

Aqua Security highlights the risk of misconfiguration and lack of identity controls in internet-facing databases.

Organizations must strengthen database security by enforcing strong passwords and implementing proper identity controls.

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