LINUX

Now Abyss Locker also targets VMware ESXi serversNow Abyss Locker also targets VMware ESXi servers

Now Abyss Locker also targets VMware ESXi servers

A Linux variant of the Abyss Locker designed to target VMware ESXi servers appeared in the threat landscape, experts warn.…

2 years ago
Two flaws in Linux Ubuntu affect 40% of Ubuntu usersTwo flaws in Linux Ubuntu affect 40% of Ubuntu users

Two flaws in Linux Ubuntu affect 40% of Ubuntu users

Wiz researchers discovered two Linux vulnerabilities in the Ubuntu kernel that can allow an unprivileged local user to gain elevated…

2 years ago
StackRot, a new Linux Kernel privilege escalation vulnerabilityStackRot, a new Linux Kernel privilege escalation vulnerability

StackRot, a new Linux Kernel privilege escalation vulnerability

StackRot is s new security vulnerability in the Linux kernel that could be exploited to gain elevated privileges on a target…

2 years ago
New Tsunami botnet targets Linux SSH serversNew Tsunami botnet targets Linux SSH servers

New Tsunami botnet targets Linux SSH servers

Researchers warn of an ongoing Tsunami DDoS botnet campaign targeting inadequately protected Linux SSH servers. Researchers from AhnLab Security Emergency…

2 years ago
New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomwareNew Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware

New Linux Ransomware BlackSuit is similar to Royal ransomware

Experts noticed that the new Linux ransomware BlackSuit has significant similarities with the Royal ransomware family. Royal ransomware is one of the most…

2 years ago
New Go-written GobRAT RAT targets Linux Routers in JapanNew Go-written GobRAT RAT targets Linux Routers in Japan

New Go-written GobRAT RAT targets Linux Routers in Japan

A new Golang remote access trojan (RAT), tracked as GobRAT, is targeting Linux routers in Japan, the JPCERT Coordination Center warns.…

2 years ago
A Linux NetFilter kernel flaw allows escalating privileges to ‘root’A Linux NetFilter kernel flaw allows escalating privileges to ‘root’

A Linux NetFilter kernel flaw allows escalating privileges to ‘root’

A Linux NetFilter kernel flaw, tracked as CVE-2023-32233, can be exploited by unprivileged local users to escalate their privileges to…

2 years ago
Researchers found the first Linux variant of the RTM lockerResearchers found the first Linux variant of the RTM locker

Researchers found the first Linux variant of the RTM locker

RTM ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) started offering locker ransomware that targets Linux, NAS, and ESXi systems. The Uptycs threat research team discovered the first…

2 years ago
China-linked Alloy Taurus APT uses a Linux variant of PingPull malwareChina-linked Alloy Taurus APT uses a Linux variant of PingPull malware

China-linked Alloy Taurus APT uses a Linux variant of PingPull malware

China-linked threat actor tracked as Alloy Taurus is using a Linux variant of the PingPull backdoor and a new tool dubbed Sword2033.…

2 years ago
New Mélofée Linux malware linked to Chinese APT groupsNew Mélofée Linux malware linked to Chinese APT groups

New Mélofée Linux malware linked to Chinese APT groups

Exatrack researchers warn of an unknown China-linked hacking group that has been linked to a new Linux malware, dubbed Mélofée. Cybersecurity…

2 years ago