Infosecurity-Magazine GoBruteforcer Botnet Targets Linux Servers and Crypto Projects
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The GoBruteforcer botnet is actively targeting Linux servers exposed to the internet, conducting brute-force attacks on services like FTP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and phpMyAdmin. Recent attacks have focused on databases of cryptocurrency and blockchain projects, with many servers believed to be misconfigured using AI-generated examples. Check Point Research estimates over 50,000 servers may be vulnerable due to weak credentials.
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