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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