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Q1 2026 Malware Statistics Report for Windows Database Servers
During the first quarter of 2026, Windows-based MS-SQL and MySQL database servers experienced consistent malicious attacks with a temporary decrease in February before rising again in March. The primary threat actor, Larva-26002, leveraged various utilities including BCP, curl, bitsadmin, and PowerShell to deploy a Go-based scanner called ICE Cloud, which contained Turkish language strings and C&C-based scanning capabilities. This tool attempted MS-SQL authentication using predefined credentials. Attack methods primarily consisted of brute force attacks, dictionary attacks, and exploitation of unpatched systems with misconfigured accounts stemming from inadequate account management practices.
MITRE ATT&CK & Malware Families
Indicators of Compromise (1 / 13 total)
| TYPE | INDICATOR | DESCRIPTION | CREATED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPv4 | 109.205.211.13 | — | 2026-04-14 |
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