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GoBruteforcer Botnet Expands Attacks on Linux Servers

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The GoBruteforcer botnet has expanded its attacks to target databases of cryptocurrency and blockchain projects, exploiting weak credentials and misconfigured software. Over 50,000 publicly accessible servers are vulnerable, with the botnet turning compromised machines into scanning and attack nodes. A more capable variant of the malware, written in Go, was observed in mid-2025, featuring heavier obfuscation and stronger persistence. The botnet exploits predictable usernames and weak defaults, targeting exposed services like XAMPP and WordPress admin panels. Financial motives are evident, with tools found to scan TRON balances and sweep tokens on TRON and Binance Smart Chain. On-chain analysis confirms some successful attacks, though most affected addresses held small balances. The botnet uses common operational usernames such as 'myuser' and 'appuser', and common passwords like '123321' and 'testing'. GoBruteforcer campaigns tweak the credential sets depending on the target, including cryptocurrency-themed usernames and passwords.

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  1. 12.01.2026 12:48 1 articles · 1d ago

    GoBruteforcer Targets Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Project Databases

    A new wave of GoBruteforcer attacks has targeted databases of cryptocurrency and blockchain projects. The botnet uses common usernames and weak defaults from AI-generated server deployment examples. A more sophisticated version of the malware was identified in mid-2025 with improved obfuscation and persistence. The botnet uses a small, stable password pool for each campaign, refreshing per-task lists from that pool. Compromised hosts are used to stage modules that query TRON blockchain addresses for non-zero funds.

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  2. 08.01.2026 19:30 3 articles · 5d ago

    GoBruteforcer Botnet Targets Linux Servers with Brute-Force Attacks

    The GoBruteforcer botnet has been actively targeting Linux servers with large-scale brute-force attacks against common services like FTP, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and phpMyAdmin. Over 50,000 publicly accessible servers are vulnerable due to weak credentials and misconfigured software. The botnet turns compromised machines into scanning and attack nodes, leading to data theft, backdoor creation, and further spread. A more capable variant of the malware, written in Go, was observed in mid-2025, featuring heavier obfuscation and stronger persistence. The botnet exploits predictable usernames and weak defaults, targeting exposed services like XAMPP and WordPress admin panels. Financial motives are evident, with tools found to scan TRON balances and sweep tokens on TRON and Binance Smart Chain. On-chain analysis confirms some successful attacks, though most affected addresses held small balances. The botnet uses common operational usernames such as 'myuser' and 'appuser', and common passwords like '123321' and 'testing'. GoBruteforcer campaigns tweak the credential sets depending on the target, including cryptocurrency-themed usernames and passwords.

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