Cloud-based Cryptocurrency Miners Targeting GitHub Actions and Azure VMs

GitHub Actions and Azure virtual machines VMs are being leveraged for cloud-based cryptocurrency mining, indicating sustained attempts on the part of malicious actors to target cloud resources for illicit purposes. "Attackers can abuse the runners or servers provided by GitHub to run an...

The vulnerability of the enterprise management server through the Internet-based Open Management Infrastructure (OMI) for virtual machine management in Azure allows attackers to escalate their privileges due to lack of access control mechanisms.

The vulnerability of the enterprise management server through the Internet-based Open Management Infrastructure OMI extensions for managing virtual machines in Azure is related to deficiencies in access control. Exploiting this vulnerability can allow attackers to enhance their privileges...