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Outlaw Shellbot Infects Linux Servers to Mine for Monero

The Outlaw group is conducting an active campaign which is targeting Linux systems in cryptocurrency mining attacks. On Tuesday, the [JASK Special Ops](https://jask.com/solutions/special-ops/) research team disclosed [additional details](https://jask.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Shellbot-Campaign_v2.pdf) (.PDF) of the attack wave which appears to focus on seizing infrastructure resources to support illicit Monero mining activities. [Article Source](https://www.linux.com/news/outlaw-shellbot-infects-linux-servers-mine-monero-0). {: .center-text}