Tag: linux
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Bifrost RAT Now Equipped with a Linux Variant
Researchers from Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 have uncovered a new variant of the long-standing Bifrost remote access trojan (RAT) specifically targeti… First seen on sensorstechforum.com Jump to article: sensorstechforum.com/bifrost-malware-linux-variant/
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German state ditches Windows, Microsoft Office for Linux and LibreOffice
First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/04/04/germanys_northernmost_state_ditches_windows/
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Versteckter Angriff auf Linux-Systeme: So verhinderte ein Programmierer weltweite Schäden
Eine Sicherheitslücke in Linux hätte zahlreiche Computer angreifbar machen können. Ein freiwilliger Programmierer konnte das noch rechtzeitig verhinde… First seen on t3n.de Jump to article: t3n.de/news/versteckter-angriff-auf-linux-systeme-1616877/
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ISMG Editors: Breaking Down OT Cybersecurity Challenges
Also: Implications of a Critical Linux Utility Backdoor; Focus on Cloud Security. In the latest weekly update, ISMG editors discussed key insights on … First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ismg-editors-breaking-down-ot-cybersecurity-challenges-a-24788
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Backdoor in Upstream xz/liblzma; Kompromittierung der SSH-Server
Zum Freitag den 29. März 2024 hat Red Hat eine Warnung veröffentlicht. Die neuesten Versionen der xz-Tools und -Bibliotheken enthalten bösartigen Code… First seen on borncity.com Jump to article: www.borncity.com/blog/2024/03/30/linux-backdoor-in-upstream-xz-liblzma-kompromittierung-der-ssh-server/
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Major Linux Distributions Impacted By XZ Utils Backdoor
First seen on packetstormsecurity.com Jump to article: packetstormsecurity.com/news/view/35726/Major-Linux-Distributions-Impacted-By-XZ-Utils-Backdoor.html
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Never-before-seen Linux malware gets installed using 1-day exploits
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Trusted Contributor Plants Sophisticated Backdoor in Critical Open-Source Library
A backdoor in XZ Utils, a widely used file-compressing software in Linux systems, could have led to a critical supply chain attack had a Microsoft res… First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/backdoor-xz-utils-linux-open-source/
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Kritische Sicherheitslücke durch Backdoor in xz-Tools und -Bibliotheken – SSH auf Linux-Servern angreifbar! Bösartiger Code enthalten
First seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/ssh-auf-linux-servern-angreifbar-boesartiger-code-enthalten-a-4ce582747f49830873d5f875068e2eaa/
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Anonymisierendes Linux: Tails 6.1 mit kleinen Korrekturen
Tags: linuxFirst seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Anonymisierendes-Linux-Tails-6-1-mit-kleinen-Korrekturen-9672686.html
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Significant compromise likely with exploitation of new Linux vulnerability
First seen on scmagazine.com Jump to article: www.scmagazine.com/brief/significant-compromise-likely-with-exploitation-of-new-linux-vulnerability
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New XZ backdoor scanner detects implant in any Linux binary
Firmware security firm Binarly has released a free online scanner to detect Linux executables impacted by the XZ Utils supply chain attack, tracked as… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-xz-backdoor-scanner-detects-implant-in-any-linux-binary/
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Linux Kernel Vulnerabilities Addressed in Ubuntu 18.04
Recently, several critical vulnerabilities were identified in the Linux kernel. These vulnerabilities could potentially allow attackers to crash syste… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/04/linux-kernel-vulnerabilities-addressed-in-ubuntu-18-04/
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Live Forensic Techniques To Detect Ransomware Infection On Linux Machines
Ransomware, initially a Windows threat, now targets Linux systems, endangering IoT ecosystems. Linux ransomware employs diverse encryption methods, ev… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/linux-ransomware-detection-live-forensics/
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DinodasRAT Linux variant targets users worldwide
A Linux variant of the DinodasRAT backdoor used in attacks against users in China, Taiwan, Turkey, and Uzbekistan, researchers from Kaspersky warn. Re… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/161255/malware/linux-variant-dinodasrat-backdoor.html
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xz-utils Backdoor Affects Kali Linux Installations How to Check for Infection
A critical vulnerability has been identified in the xz-utils package, versions 5.6.0 to 5.6.1, which harbors a backdoor capable of compromising system… First seen on gbhackers.com Jump to article: gbhackers.com/xz-utils-affects-kali-linux/
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Week in review: Backdoor found in XZ utilities, weaponized iMessages, Exchange servers at risk
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: XZ Utils backdoor update: Which Linux distros are af… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/03/31/week-in-review-17000-german-microsoft-exchange-servers-at-risk-scammers-weaponize-imessages/
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XZ Utils backdoor update: Which Linux distros are affected and what can you do?
The news that XZ Utils, a compression utility present in most Linux distributions, has been backdoored by a supposedly trusted maintainer has rattled … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/03/31/xz-backdoored-linux-affected-distros/
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Beware! Backdoor found in XZ utilities used by many Linux distros (CVE-2024-3094)
UPDATE: March 31, 2:03 PM ET NEW STORY XZ Utils backdoor update: Which Linux distros are affected and what can you do? A vulnerability (CVE-2024-3094… First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/03/29/cve-2024-3094-linux-backdoor/
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DinodasRAT malware targets Linux servers in espionage campaign
Security researchers have observed Red Hat and Ubuntu systems being attacked by a Linux version of the DinodasRAT (also known as XDealer) that may hav… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/dinodasrat-malware-targets-linux-servers-in-espionage-campaign/
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New AcidPour Wiper Targeting Linux Devices Spotted in Ukraine
SentinelLabs researchers identified the malware as a new variant of AcidRain, which shut down thousands of Viasat satellites in Ukraine and Western Eu… First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/acidpour-wiper-linux-ukraine/
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Suspected Russian Data-Wiping ‘AcidPour’ Malware Targeting Linux x86 Devices
A new variant of a data wiping malware called AcidRain has been detected in the wild that’s specifically designed for targeting Linux x86 devices.The … First seen on thehackernews.com Jump to article: thehackernews.com/2024/03/suspected-russian-data-wiping-acidpour.html
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CVE-2023-52160: Wi-Fi Flaws Expose Android and Linux Devices
Two authentication bypass vulnerabilities were uncovered in open-source Wi-Fi software utilized across Android, Linux, and ChromeOS devices. These vul… First seen on sensorstechforum.com Jump to article: sensorstechforum.com/cve-2023-52160-wi-fi-flaws/
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Linux Kernel 6.8 Released: New Features and Hardware Support
Linus Torvalds recently announced the release of Linux kernel 6.8, the latest stable version of the Linux kernel. This update brings a plethora of new… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/03/linux-kernel-6-8-released-new-features-and-hardware-support/
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KDE advises extreme caution after theme wipes Linux user’s files
Tags: linuxOn Wednesday, the KDE team warned Linux users to exercise extreme caution when installing global themes, even from the official KDE Store, because the… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/linux/kde-advises-extreme-caution-after-theme-wipes-linux-users-files/
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Windows 11, Tesla, and Ubuntu Linux hacked at Pwn2Own Vancouver
On the first day of Pwn2Own Vancouver 2024, contestants demoed Windows 11, Tesla, and Ubuntu Linux zero-day vulnerabilities and exploit chains to win … First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-11-tesla-and-ubuntu-linux-hacked-at-pwn2own-vancouver/
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Implementing Risk Compliance and Management in Linux Systems: A Practical Guide
Regular security audits and up-to-date patch management are essential for Linux compliance. User access control and robust network security are critic… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/03/implementing-risk-compliance-and-management-in-linux-systems-a-practical-guide/
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Linux Supply Chain Validation Cheat Sheet
Linux provides several tools and techniques that allow users to query systems for information about hardware and firmware (This post builds on our pre… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2024/03/linux-supply-chain-validation-cheat-sheet/
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New AcidPour wiper targets Linux x86 devices. Is it a Russia’s weapon?
A new variant of the Russia-linked wiper AcidRain, tracked as AcidPour, was spotted targeting Linux x86 devices. A new variant of a data wiper AcidRai… First seen on securityaffairs.com Jump to article: securityaffairs.com/160739/cyber-warfare-2/acidpour-wiper.html
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New AcidPour data wiper targets Linux x86 network devices
A new destructive malware named AcidPour was spotted in the wild, featuring data-wiper functionality and targeting Linux x86 IoT and networking device… First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-acidpour-data-wiper-targets-linux-x86-network-devices/