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'FreakOut' Botnet Targets Unpatched Linux Systems

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Researchers are tracking a new botnet dubbed "FreakOut" that's targeting vulnerabilities in Linux systems. Botnet operators have been mass-scanning for vulnerable Linux devices, and the command-and-control server associated with FreakOut has now targeted several hundred vulnerable devices.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 21, 2021

OpenWRT reports data breach after hacker gained access to forum admin account

OpenWRT has disclosed a data breach that occurred after a malicious hacker gained access to a forum admin account. The OpenWRT wiki, which contains the official download links, was not compromised, the project said.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 19, 2021

SolarWinds defense: How to stop similar attacks

The Linux Foundation has offered suggestions on how we can avoid SolarWinds type attacks in the future. Doing so won't be easy - but it must be done.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 15, 2021

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Linux machines again targeted by hackers with new memory loader

Linux has become a popular target among cybercriminal groups, who have started infecting Linux machines via a fileless malware installation technique that until recently was more commonly used against Windows-based systems.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 11, 2021

Linux malware authors use Ezuri Golang crypter for zero detection

Linux malware authors are leveraging the Ezuri Golang crypter to pack their malware with dangerous zero detection capabilities.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 08, 2021

Cryptocurrency stealer for Windows, macOS, and Linux went undetected for a year

The ElectroRAT cryptocurrency-stealing malware was written from scratch and was likely installed by thousands of Linux, Windows and MacOS users over the past year.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 06, 2021

Golang malware infecting Windows, Linux servers with XMRig miner

The Golang malware has been active since last month, exploiting poor security practices to target both Linux and Windows-based servers. Implementing 2FA with robust passwords and keeping all running software updated can help protect against Golang and other dangerous attacks.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 04, 2021

New worm turns Windows, Linux servers into Monero miners

Security researchers have discovered a new self-spreading Golang-based malware that has been actively dropping XMRig cryptocurrency miners on both Windows and Linux servers since early December.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 31, 2020

New Windows malware may soon target Linux, macOS devices

A newly discovered Windows trojan linked to the AridViper threat group, dubbed PyMICROPSIA, shows signs that it might be used to infect computers running Linux and macOS as well.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 16, 2020

Updated Trickbot malware threatens firmware security

Despite recent takedown efforts, persistent Trickbot operators are back with a new module call "Trickboot" that detects UEFI/BIOS firmware vulnerabilities. The Trickbot malware is no longer only at threat to Windows users - it is now targeting Linux systems as well.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 04, 2020

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Stantinko's Linux malware now poses as an Apache web server

The eight-year-old Stantinko botnet has updated its Linux malware - now posing as an Apache web server.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 25, 2020

Google Chrome Update Gets Serious: Homeland Security (CISA) Confirms Attacks Underway

The CISA has confirmed that attackers are exploiting mutiple zero-day vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, and urges Linux, Windows and Mac users to update immediately.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 16, 2020

New Platypus attack can steal data from Intel CPUs

Security researchers have discovered a new attack method dubbed "Platypus" that can extract data from Intel CPUs. Intel has now released microcode updates to prevent malicious actors from exploiting the Intel RAPL mechanism with Platypus.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 11, 2020

Gitpaste-12 Worm Targets Linux Servers, IoT Devices

The newly discovered Gitpaste-12 worm exploits GitHub and Pastebin to house component code, and harbors 12 different initial attack vectors.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 09, 2020

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Linux version of RansomEXX ransomware discovered

Security researchers have discovered a Linux version of the human-operated Windows RansomEXX ransomware. This marks the first time that a major Windows ransomware strain has been ported to Linux to aid hackers in their targeted intrusions.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 09, 2020

New Gitpaste-12 Worming Botnet Spreads via GitHub And Pastebin – Experts Perspectives

Get expert insight on a new “Gitpaste-12” worming botnet spreading via GitHub and Pastebin in this isBuzz News article.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 06, 2020

TrickBot Linux Variants Active in the Wild Despite Recent Takedown

After the shut down of most of its critical infrastructure, the infamous TrickBot malware is now targeting Linux systems.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 28, 2020

Crypto-mining malware adds Linux password stealing capability

The TeamTNT threat group has updated Black-T - its crypto-mining worm - with Linux password-stealing capabilities and with an additional network scanner to help facilitate its spread to other vulnerable devices.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 06, 2020

Hackers jailbreak Apple’s T2 security chip powered by bridgeOS

The Apple T2 security chip has finally been jailbroken! Here’s all you need to know about it. The latest update of checkra1n adds support for bridgeOS – the operating system that powers the Apple T2 security chip. For what it’s worth, the T2 chip is not A10 per se but it is derived from the Apple A10 Fusion architecture.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 02, 2020

IPStorm botnet expands from Windows to Android, Mac, and Linux

The IPStorm botnet, which was first spotted targeting Windows systems last year, has quadrupled in size to reach 13,500 infected systems - and is now targeting Linux, Android and Mac devices.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 01, 2020

Hacks/Cracks - Page 8.2

Akira Ransomware Gang Targets Linux Servers, Extorts $42 Million

Threat Actors Are Actively Using Pupy RAT Malware to Attack Linux Systems

Linux Version of DinodasRAT Raises Serious Security Concerns