A new cyber threat, JINX-0132, is employing popular DevOps tools to launch cryptocurrency mining attacks on cloud infrastructure. This vulnerability affects 25% of companies utilizing these platforms and poses a significant risk of service disruptions. The group leverages exploitable vulnerabilities in tools like Docker and Gitea to deploy miners. According to researchers, JINX-0132 is targeting misconfigured environments directly exposed to the internet – with thirty percent of those deployments being vulnerable. This has led to escalating instances of service interruptions. The threat’s impact is significant as it affects companies like HashiCorp and Docker, who are now under heightened scrutiny. A critical concern arises from the vulnerability affecting a majority of cloud infrastructure – estimated at 25%. These vulnerabilities highlight the urgent need for robust security protocols in DevOps settings to prevent unauthorized mining actions.