New ShadowRay attacks convert Ray clusters into crypto miners

New ShadowRay attacks convert Ray clusters into crypto miners

ShadowRay 2.0 is a cyberattack campaign exploiting a known flaw to hijack Ray Clusters for cryptomining, data theft, and DDoS attacks. This campaign highlights the ongoing danger of unpatched vulnerabilities and the use of AI-generated payloads in cyber threats. #CVE-2023-48022 #ShadowRay

Keypoints

  • ShadowRay 2.0 hijacks exposed Ray Clusters using an unpatched code execution flaw.
  • The attackers use AI-generated payloads for mining, data theft, and DDoS activities.
  • Over 230,000 Ray servers are vulnerable and targeted across different attack waves.
  • The malware employs stealth tactics like fake process names and blocking rival miners to evade detection.
  • Security best practices include deploying clusters in trusted environments and monitoring for anomalies.

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