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Logo for Kubernetes open-source container orchestration system Researchers at Trend Micro say about 50,000 IPs were compromised across multiple Kubernetes clusters in a wormlike attack by the cloud-focused cryptojacking group TeamTNT. Kubernetes, developed and backed by Google, is one of the most widely adopted container orchestration platforms for automating the deployment, scaling and management of containerized applications. "The high number of targets shows that TeamTNT is still expanding its reach, especially in cloud environments, and perhaps infrastructure, since the group can monetiz...

The updated version of Pro-Ocean shows how Rocke has steadily increased its ability to develop malware. The new variant offers worming and rootkit capabilities that enable the malicious code to remain undetected and compromise other vulnerable web servers, the Unit 42 report notes. "Cryptojacking malware targeting the cloud is evolving as attackers understand the potential of that environment to mine for crypto coins,” the Unit 42 researchers note. “We previously saw simpler attacks by the Rocke Group, but it seems this group presents an ongoing, growing threat. This cloud-targeted malwar...