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CISA adds Linux kernel flaw CVE-2021-3493 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities CatalogCISA adds Linux kernel flaw CVE-2021-3493 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

CISA adds Linux kernel flaw CVE-2021-3493 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

CISA added a Linux kernel vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2021-3493, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security…

3 years ago
The discovery of Alchimist C2 tool, revealed a new attack framework to target Windows, macOS, and Linux systemsThe discovery of Alchimist C2 tool, revealed a new attack framework to target Windows, macOS, and Linux systems

The discovery of Alchimist C2 tool, revealed a new attack framework to target Windows, macOS, and Linux systems

Experts discovered a new attack framework, including a C2 tool dubbed Alchimist, used in attacks against Windows, macOS, and Linux…

3 years ago
Watch out, a bug in Linux Kernel 5.19.12 can damage displays on Intel laptopsWatch out, a bug in Linux Kernel 5.19.12 can damage displays on Intel laptops

Watch out, a bug in Linux Kernel 5.19.12 can damage displays on Intel laptops

A bug in Linux Kernel 5.19.12 that was released at the end of September 2022 can potentially damage the displays…

3 years ago
Linux Cheerscrypt ransomware is linked to Chinese DEV-0401 APT groupLinux Cheerscrypt ransomware is linked to Chinese DEV-0401 APT group

Linux Cheerscrypt ransomware is linked to Chinese DEV-0401 APT group

Researchers link recently discovered Linux ransomware Cheerscrypt to the China-linked cyberespionage group DEV-0401. Researchers at cybersecurity firm Sygnia attributed the…

3 years ago
8-year-old Linux Kernel flaw DirtyCred is nasty as Dirty Pipe8-year-old Linux Kernel flaw DirtyCred is nasty as Dirty Pipe

8-year-old Linux Kernel flaw DirtyCred is nasty as Dirty Pipe

Researchers shared details of an eight-year-old flaw dubbed DirtyCred, defined as nasty as Dirty Pipe, in the Linux kernel. Researchers…

3 years ago
A new PyPI Package was found delivering fileless Linux MalwareA new PyPI Package was found delivering fileless Linux Malware

A new PyPI Package was found delivering fileless Linux Malware

Security Researchers discovered a new PyPI Package designed to drop fileless cryptominer to Linux systems. Sonatype researchers have discovered a…

3 years ago
Lightning Framework, a previously undetected malware that targets Linux systemsLightning Framework, a previously undetected malware that targets Linux systems

Lightning Framework, a previously undetected malware that targets Linux systems

Researchers discovered a previously undetected malware dubbed 'Lightning Framework' that targets Linux systems. Researchers from Intezer discovered a previously undetected…

3 years ago
OrBit, a new sophisticated Linux malware still undetectedOrBit, a new sophisticated Linux malware still undetected

OrBit, a new sophisticated Linux malware still undetected

Cybersecurity researchers warn of new malware, tracked as OrBit, which is a fully undetected Linux threat. Cybersecurity researchers at Intezer…

3 years ago
Experts spotted Syslogk, a Linux rootkit under developmentExperts spotted Syslogk, a Linux rootkit under development

Experts spotted Syslogk, a Linux rootkit under development

Experts spotted a new Linux rootkit, dubbed ‘Syslogk,’ that uses specially crafted "magic packets" to activate a dormant backdoor on the…

3 years ago
The activity of the Linux XorDdos bot increased by 254% over the last six monthsThe activity of the Linux XorDdos bot increased by 254% over the last six months

The activity of the Linux XorDdos bot increased by 254% over the last six months

Microsoft researchers have observed a spike in the activity of the Linux bot XorDdos over the last six months. XORDDoS,…

3 years ago