๐จ **Crypto Hack Alert**๐จ
DevOps Tools Targeted for Mining Attacks
A hacker group dubbed **JINX-0132** is exploiting misconfigured **DevOps tools** to run large-scale **cryptocurrency mining operations**, warns security firm **Wiz**.
๐ Affected tools:
* **HashiCorp Nomad/Consul**
* **Docker API**
* **Gitea**
๐ Key Risks:
* 25% of cloud environments potentially vulnerable
* 30% of DevOps setups have config flaws
* 5% directly exposed to the public web
๐ ๏ธ Attack Tactics:
* Deploying **XMRig miners** via Nomad default configs
* Using unauthorized **Consul API** access
* Launching mining containers via **open Docker APIs**
๐ก **Mitigation Tips**:
* Patch & update tools
* Lock down APIs
* Disable unused services
* Enable basic security configs (seriously!)
๐ **Cloud security starts with config hygiene**. Most of these attacks are **100% preventable**.
