Microsoft SQL Servers Under Attack as Hackers Deploy Gh0st RAT and Monero Mining Malware

In early October 2026, FortiGuard Labs found an active campaign that targets internet-facing Microsoft SQL Server systems. Attackers scan for exposed servers, guess their logins, and use T-SQL commands to install a Gh0st RAT and a Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency miner. The attack starts with a Go-based file named dllhost.exe, packed with UPX. It... Weiterlesen: Microsoft SQL Servers Under Attack as Hackers Deploy Gh0st RAT and Mo…