Prometei Botnet Targets Windows Servers to Gain Remote Access and Deploy Malware

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Prometei Botnet Targets Windows Servers to Gain Remote Access and Deploy Malware

Cyberpress • February 10, 2026

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This modular malware grabs remote control, steals credentials, mines Monero crypto, spreads laterally, and locks out rivals with self-defense ...

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Prometei Botnet Targets Windows Servers for Remote Access and Malware Deployment The Prometei botnet, linked to Russian cybercriminals, is actively targeting Windows Server systems to gain remote access and deploy malware. This modular malware is capable of cryptocurrency mining, credential theft, and lateral movement within networks, exploiting weak or default credentials via Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP). Organizations using Windows Server are at risk of long-term compromise due to this sophisticated attack. 4 sources 42

Extracted Entities

Attack Types (2)

Malware (1)

MITRE ATT&CK (2)

T1003 - OS Credential Dumping T1021 - Remote Services

Platforms (1)