The Hacker News - A novel, blockchain-powered malware called NKAbuse lurks in the NKN network, targeting Linux systems with DDoS attacks and backdoor capabilities, raising concerns about emerging threats in decentralized communication

https://thehackernews.com/2023/12/new-nkabuse-malware-exploits-nkn.html?m=1

New malware NKAbuse uses the NKN blockchain network to communicate and launch DDoS attacks, targeting mainly Linux systems.

Exploiting a known Apache Struts vulnerability, it infiltrates systems and establishes a backdoor for remote control.

While lacking self-propagation, NKAbuse utilizes cron jobs for persistence and boasts advanced features for information gathering and control.

Beware of this blockchain malware!!