Case Study: Targeted Attack Case on an MS-SQL Server Involving the Installation of GotoHTTP and SoftEther VPN
While monitoring attack cases targeting MS-SQL servers, the AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) identified an instance in which the Larva-26009 threat actor installed the XMRig CoinMiner. While the installation of CoinMiner is common in attack cases targeting MS-SQL servers, in this particular attack case, the attacker installed VShell and GotoHTTP
Statistical Report on Malware Targeting Windows Database Servers in Q2 2026
Contents The AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) analyzed attack logs from the second quarter of 2026 targeting MS-SQL server and MySQL server installations on Windows. This report summarizes the damage status, attack status, and the classification of the malware and tools used in the attacks. Purpose and Scope The targets
