Kinsing malware exploits critical Apache ActiveMQ flaw to mine crypto

Remote exploitation of a severe Apache ActiveMQ vulnerability gives Kinsing malware access to Linux systems, allowing the rapid spread of infection within networks, according to Trend Micro researchers. The malware primarily targets Linux-based systems, and induces significant damage by deploying a Bitcoin mining script to exploit the host’s resources. Many businesses struggle to update IoT devices, potentially exposing a long-term vulnerability.