Hackers target crypto and blockchain project databases using AI
Cryptocurrency and blockchain project databases with weak credentials and AI-generated are being hacked through deployment patterns picked up by botnets, according to new research from Check Point.
A malware botnet named GoBruteforcer is capable of compromising Linux servers and turning them into automated password-cracking nodes, said the cybersecurity company. The hacking program has affected infrastructure used by crypto projects, including database servers, file transfer services, and web administration panels.
GoBrut can scan the internet for poorly secured services and attempt to log into services using popular usernames and weak passwords. Once a system is compromised, it is then added to a distributed network that can be…
