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8220 Hacker Group Attacking Windows & Linux Web Servers

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The 8220 hacker group is exploiting both Windows and Linux web servers with crypto-jacking malware. It is believed that the group has access to the source code of both OSes, which enables them to exploit vulnerabilities in both systems.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 18, 2023

New SLAM Attack Threatens Future CPUs Security

Researchers have identified a new exploit impacting upcoming processors called “Spectre based on Linear Address Masking” (SLAM). This side-channel-based attack exploits the new security features in Intel (Linear Address Masking (LAM)), AMD (Upper Address Ignore (UAI)), and ARM (Top Byte Ignore (TBI) chips. Specifically, the SLAM attack is a transient execution technique exploiting the new memory improvement features to leak sensitive data like password hashes.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 17, 2023

This Is How To Protect Your Computers from LogoFAIL Attacks

A collection of new security vulnerabilities called LogoFAIL has been discovered hiding with the Unified Extensible Firmware Interfaces (UEFI) that we use for booting almost all modern computing devices. Linux or Windows, ARM or x86, it doesn't matter -- they're all vulnerable to these flaws!

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 14, 2023

Kinsing Hackers Exploit Apache ActiveMQ Vulnerability to Deploy Linux Rootkits

A team of Chinese hackers known as Kinsing has discovered a little-known security vulnerability in the Apache ActiveMQ message broker software. The vulnerability allowed the attackers to implant rootkits on Linux servers remotely and steal sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and SSH keys.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 25, 2023

Windows, Linux Systems Targeted in Pro-Hamas BiBi Wiper Malware Attack

Researchers have discovered a new variant of BiBi malware attacks targeting Israeli Windows and Linux systems, resulting in data wipes. Alerts were sent out by Israel’s (Cyber Emergency Response Team) CERT to help potential target organizations prevent attacks by threat actors.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 15, 2023

US Dismantles IPStorm Botnet Proxy Service

The US authorities have shut down a major botnet comprising tens of thousands of infected endpoints, which cyber-criminals hired to launch various attacks anonymously.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 15, 2023

New BiBi-Linux Wiper Malware Targets Israeli Orgs in Destructive Attacks

A new malware wiper known as BiBi-Linux is being used to destroy data in attacks targeting Linux systems belonging to Israeli companies.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 02, 2023

Over a Million Windows and Linux Systems Infected by This Tricky New Malware

StripedFly malware is capable of grabbing screenshots and stealing passwords.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 29, 2023

New BlackCat Hacker Tool Spreads Ransomware to Remote Machines

The BlackCat ransomware operators have demonstrated ongoing adaptation and innovation in their malicious activities, making mitigating their threats challenging for security experts.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 20, 2023

Mirai-based DDoS Attackers Aggressively Adopted New Router Exploits

In September 2023, FortiGuard Labs’ vigilant team uncovered a significant development in the IZ1H9 Mirai-based DDoS campaign.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 10, 2023

Supershell – Open-Source Botnet That Obtain SSH Shell Access

The digital age offers opportunities but also increases the importance of cybersecurity as threats grow in complexity and sophistication, making preparedness a top priority.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 06, 2023

Akira Ransomware Mutates to Target Linux Systems, Adds TTPs

The newly emerged ransomware actively targets both Windows and Linux systems with a double-extortion approach.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 27, 2023

P2PInfect Botnet Activity Surges 600x with Stealthier Malware Variants

The P2PInfect botnet worm is going through a period of highly elevated activity volumes starting in late August and then picking up again in September 2023.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 22, 2023

Chinese Hackers Have Unleashed a Never-Before-Seen Linux Backdoor

Researchers have discovered a never-before-seen backdoor for Linux that’s being used by a threat actor linked to the Chinese government.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 19, 2023

Free Download Manager Backdoored to Serve Linux Malware for +3 Years

Researchers discovered a free download manager site that has been compromised to serve Linux malware to users for more than three years.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 16, 2023

Linux Malware! Read This If You Use Free Download Manager

We do not often talk about Linux malware because it is often quickly patched up and not exploited much in the wild compared to Windows/macOS. However, there has been a concern regarding the Free Download Manager (a decently popular cross-platform download manager).

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 13, 2023

Hackers Using BlueShell Malware to Attack Windows, Linux, and Mac Systems

The usage of Blueshell malware spikes up by various threat actors to target Windows, Linux, and other operating systems across Korea and Thailand.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 08, 2023

North Korean Malware Targets Windows, MacOS and Linux

Cybersecurity researchers at ReversingLabs claim that a recent malicious cyber campaign targeting MacOS, Linux, and Windows systems was carried out by the North Korean threat group Lazarus.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Sep 04, 2023

A Deep Dive into CL0P Ransomware

"Variants of CL0p were initially only found on Windows systems, but the gang also developed a Linux variant toward the end of 2022, reflecting the diversity of endpoint operating systems used by modern businesses. In an interesting, flawed technical glitch, security researchers noted that the Linux version’s encryption is easily reversible using a simple decryptor."

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Aug 21, 2023

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New SkidMap Malware Attacking Wide Range of Linux Distributions

According to recent reports, there have been instances of threat actors using malware called “SkidMap” to exploit vulnerable Redis systems.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Aug 08, 2023

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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