OTX Threat: Q3 2026 Statistical Report on Malware Targeting Windows Database Servers

During the third quarter of 2026, attackers targeted MS-SQL and MySQL servers on Windows systems through multiple attack vectors including brute-force attacks, dictionary attacks, and vulnerability exploitation. Threat actors deployed XMRig cryptocurrency miners, GotoHTTP backdoors, and SoftEther VPN infrastructure along with various web shells including Sharp4WebCmd, Suo5, and PowerShell-based sh