According to recent statistics compiled by security researchers, hackers have now hit around 10,500 MongoDB servers. That’s about 25% of all MongoDB databases accessible via the Internet.
These hacker groups are now asking for small ransom fees, ranging from $150 to $500, which encourages victims to pay.
.@0xDUDE @nmerrigan at this rate a majority of open MongoDB installs will be trashed in a week.
— Kevin Beaumont (I think) (@GossiTheDog) January 6, 2017
