meow database attack Archives - LightWave Networks Wed, 04 Nov 2026 14:03:45 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.4 https://wordpress.lightwavenetworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/cropped-icon-1-32x32.png meow database attack Archives - LightWave Networks 32 32 ‘Meow’ Attack Deletes Over 4,000 Unsecured Databases https://wordpress.lightwavenetworks.com/blog/meow-attack-deletes-over-4000-unsecured-databases/ Sat, 25 Jul 2020 18:00:02 +0000 https://wordpress.lightwavenetworks.com/?p=1836 First identified in late July, and automated hacking attack has deleted data from over 4,000 unsecure databases. The targets of these ongoing hacking attacks are unsecured Elasticsearch, MongoDB, and Redis databases. There has yet to be any ransom demands made, so it appears these attacks were specifically designed to delete all data. These threats are being called Meow Attacks because they leave a “meow” signature on server log files. What Is The Meow Bot? The Meow Attack is an automated hacking attack. A bot script attacks a site, in this case unprotected databases, by probing for vulnerabilities. The Meow bot … Continue reading ‘Meow’ Attack Deletes Over 4,000 Unsecured Databases →

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