When Port 60102 Becomes the New 80: A Comedic Look at Cybersecurity’s Latest Headache
My DShield honeypot has been swamped with password guessing attacks. But it’s the post-guessing shenanigans that really tickle my fancy. One attacker successfully logged in, then pulled a Houdini with a complex command using nohup. Remember, folks: Lockdown those ports, or the cyber baddies might just waltz in for tea.
Hot Take:
In a world where hackers keep showing up uninvited, it seems they’re now bringing party favors: malware on nonstandard ports! Who knew the cybercriminals were such rebels, eschewing the traditional port 80 for the wild and unpredictable 60102? It’s like choosing to enter the club through the bathroom window instead of the front door. A bold move, but is it really worth the risk of getting caught in a flush?
Key Points:
- Cowrie honeypot logs reveal password guessing attacks followed by complex commands.
- The attackers use nonstandard ports to evade detection by automated scanners like Shodan.
- GreyNoise and other tools fail to identify the malicious IP due to its passive threat nature.
- Ephemeral port usage makes tracking and identifying malware servers challenging.
- Recommendations include tightening network security and utilizing tools like Censys for anomaly detection.
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