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Malware exploits weak passwords in PostgreSQL for cryptojacking
New malware has been uncovered that targets databases to install cryptocurrency mining software. Dubbed PG_MEM, the malware could potentially hit any of the more than 800,000 PostgreSQL-managed databases if they have weak passwords.
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