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A vulnerability in Cleverence Mobile SMARTS Server is used to mine cryptocurrencies
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Quote:In July 2017, Doctor Web specialists detected a 0-day vulnerability in the Cleverence Mobile SMARTS Server server applications. Program developers released an update to fix this vulnerability. However, cybercriminals still use it to mine cryptocurrencies.

Applications of the Cleverence Mobile SMARTS Server family are created for automizing shops, warehouses, various facilities and productions. They are designed to operate on a PC with Microsoft Windows OS. In July 2017, Dr.Web specialist detected a critical vulnerability in one of the Cleverence Mobile SMARTS Server components. Cybercriminals used it for unauthorized access to servers and to install Trojans of the Trojan.BtcMine family designed to mine cryptocurrencies. We immediately informed the software developers of this vulnerability.


source:https://news.drweb.com/show/?i=11705&lng=en&c=14
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