<p>A malware that strikes at Java HTTP servers and allows attackers to gain control on underlying systems has been spotted by security researchers of anti-virus vendor Trend Micro Inc.</p><p>"Using a password cracking tool, cybercriminals are able to login and gain manager/administrative rights allowing the deployment of Web application archive (WAR) file packages with the backdoor to the server," according to a post last Thursday on the Trend Labs. "Once done, the backdoor can now browse, upload, edit, delete, download or copy files from the infected system."</p><p>The malware, identified as BKDR-JAVAWAR.JG, comes if the form of a JavaServer Page (JSP) and can only target Java Servlet containers such as Apache Tomcat of a Java-based HTTP server, according to Trend Micro.</p><p>The malware uses a Web console like:</p><p><a href="http://www.itworldcanada.com/news/malware-targets-java-http-servers/146535">Keep reading...</a></p><p>Read also:</p><p><a href="http://www.scmagazine.com/java-server-malware-targets-windows-systems/article/274530/">Java server malware targets Windows systems</a> (SC Magazine)</p><p><a href="http://www.computerworlduk.com/news/security/3418069/malware-is-targeting-java-http-servers/">Malware is targeting Java HTTP servers</a> (ComputerworldUK)</p><p>Explore: <a href="http://news.google.com/news/more?ncl=dJ5CMpcXCzdOjpMmEeggD6ruD--0M&ned=us">4 additional articles.</a></p>