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

· Published 22/10/2024 09:18 · Modified 22/10/2024 09:54

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Published
22/10/2024 09:18
Modified
22/10/2024 09:54
Tags
2024-10-22 container security cryptomining docker grpc http/2 remote api srbminer xrp
Related entities
2 observables, 7 techniques (mitre), 1 malware

Description

A malicious actor has been observed targeting servers to deploy the cryptominer for mining cryptocurrency. The attacker utilizes the protocol over h2c (clear text protocol) to evade security measures and execute operations on hosts. The attack process involves checking API availability, requesting /h2c upgrades, and using methods to manipulate functionalities. The attacker then downloads and deploys from GitHub, initiating mining to their cryptocurrency wallet and public IP address. This exploitation of 's remote management APIs highlights the importance of proper configuration and security measures in containerized environments.

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