Kinsing Hackers Exploit Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability for Cryptomining and Rootkits

The Kinsing threat group is exploiting a critical vulnerability in Apache ActiveMQ servers to infect Linux systems with cryptocurrency miners and rootkits. The malware deploys a cryptocurrency mining script that exploits the host's resources, causing damage to infrastructure and system performance. Kinsing is known for targeting misconfigured containerized environments and quickly adapting tactics to exploit newly disclosed flaws. Organizations are advised to update to a patched version of Apache ActiveMQ to mitigate potential threats.