New HeadCrab Malware Targets Redis Servers

FortiGuard Labs is aware of a report that a new malware "HeadCrab" was deployed to over 1,000 Redis servers around the globe for crypto mining attacks. HeadCrab threat actor reportedly targets internet facing Redis servers that do not require authentication.Why is this Significant?This is significant because "HeadCrab" malware was discovered to be installed on over 1,000 compromised Redis severs around the globe. While the main purpose of HeadCrab appears to be for crypto mining operations, an attacker can perform other …

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