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Pause off my cluster: DERO cryptojacking takes a new shape

ID: de67d023-eeb1-5d35-895f-1b432958ce38

STIX ID: report--de67d023-eeb1-5d35-895f-1b432958ce38

Feed Name: Wiz Blog

Threat Score
70/100

Date Published: 2024-06-07

Date Updated: 2026-05-01

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This report details an active cryptojacking campaign abusing anonymous access to Internet-facing Kubernetes API servers to deploy UPX-packed DERO miners disguised as legitimate 'pause' containers; attackers hardcode/encrypt wallet and pool information, update Docker Hub images, and use supporting scripts/binaries (including a ddns.sh dropper and GMiner) to propagate and evade detection, with comprehensive IoCs and mitigation guidance provided.

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