#gRPC

Cybercriminals Exploiting Docker API Servers for SRBMiner Crypto Mining Attacks

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October 22, 2024 at 10:30AM Trend Micro reports attacks on Docker remote API servers, deploying SRBMiner to mine XRP cryptocurrency. Attackers use the gRPC protocol over h2c to bypass security measures. They probe for public Docker APIs, upgrade connections, and execute malicious commands. Users are advised to enhance security measures to prevent unauthorized access. **Meeting … Read more

Using gRPC and HTTP/2 for Cryptominer Deployment: An Unconventional Approach

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October 22, 2024 at 05:46AM Trend Micro researchers report a cyberattack targeting Docker remote API servers to deploy the SRBMiner cryptominer for mining XRP cryptocurrency. The attacker exploited the gRPC protocol over h2c to bypass security measures, checked Docker API availability, and deployed the miner, emphasizing the need for improved security configurations in Docker environments. … Read more