Monero Mining on Hetzner Server through Vulnerability in Next.js (Umami)

In the article 'My Server Started Mining Monero This Morning', Jake Saunders shares a personal experience that illustrates how easy it is to lose control over a server. He narrates a situation where his server was compromised by malware and unknowingly turned into a Monero miner, which is a type of cryptocurrency. This scenario highlights the growing frequency of such attacks that can affect anyone neglecting security measures. Jake elaborates on how he could identify that his machine was being used for unauthorized mining. Removing the malware was just one step towards securing his server. The author encourages regular system monitoring and adherence to good security practices to avoid similar situations in the future.