cryptominer attacks

The cryptominer attacks tag on WindowsForum.com collects coverage of intrusions where attackers plant cryptocurrency mining malware on servers and endpoints, often after exploiting known vulnerabilities. A recurring example involves AhsayCBS backup management consoles used by managed service providers, where flaws are chained to deploy webshells and a Monero miner disguised as Microsoft Edge. The discussion emphasizes that patching assumptions can be wrong, since versions believed to be fixed may still be vulnerable. For Windows administrators, the tag highlights practical lessons about verifying vendor advisories, monitoring for unexpected processes, and treating backup infrastructure as a high-value target.