New Linux Trojans installs crypto currency mining software on Raspberry Pi

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Message 1871919 - Posted: 9 Jun 2017, 12:26:09 UTC

Those of you that are running Raspberries might find this interesting. http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/new-linux-trojans-installs-crypto-currency-mining-software-on-raspberry-pi.html


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Message 1871948 - Posted: 9 Jun 2017, 13:55:34 UTC
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You wouldn't think a Pi would produce much in the way of crypto currency. I have a bunch of Pi's and the first thing I do after imaging them is to change their password.

I did read one tutorial where the guy wanted to run it as a web server so he deleted the default user account. That sounds like a good idea now. For some reason though he didn't put a firewall on it.
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Message 1871949 - Posted: 9 Jun 2017, 13:56:47 UTC - in response to Message 1871919.  

Those of you that are running Raspberries might find this interesting. http://www.guru3d.com/news-story/new-linux-trojans-installs-crypto-currency-mining-software-on-raspberry-pi.html

That's a good one and bound to happen...

Note the:

The malware scans for Raspberry Pi devices that are accessible through SSH port 22. When it has found a victim it tries to login using the default username and password.


Most RasPi boards should only be on internal networks hidden from the big bad internet behind a router... Those connected to the internet should have users that are more aware (hopefully) to change the password to something long and obscure.

However, the RasPi is now being used very widely in commercial "IoT" devices... Is this where we are now seeing the all-too-usual commercial rush and shoddiness being exploited by the malware idiots?


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