Tag: linux
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Code found online exploits LogoFAIL to install Bootkitty Linux backdoor
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in SecurityNewsUnearthed sample likely works against Linux devices from Acer, HP, Fujitsu, and Lenovo. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2024/11/code-found-online-exploits-logofail-to-install-bootkitty-linux-backdoor/
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Just Like Windows: Linux Targeted by First-Ever UEFI Bootkit
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in SecurityNewsLinux-Targeting Bootkitty Appears More Proof-of-Concept Than Threat, Researchers Say. Cybersecurity researchers have discovered the first-ever UEFI bootkit designed to target Linux systems and subvert their boot process for malicious purposes. The Bootkitty malware, first uploaded to VirusTotal this month, appears to be more proof of concept than full-fledged threat, they said. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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Godot Engine Exploited to Spread Malware on Windows, macOS, Linux
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in SecurityNewsCheck Point Research has discovered cybercriminals exploiting the popular Godot Game Engine to deliver malicious software. Discover the techniques used by attackers and how to protect yourself from these threats. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/godot-engine-malware-on-windows-macos-linux/
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Wie man Videospiel-Engines für Hacking missbraucht
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in SecurityNewsCheck Point Software Technologies kam einer neuen Hacker-Masche auf die Spur. Mithilfe der Gaming-Engine können Cyberkriminelle verschiedene Betriebssysteme von vernetzten Geräten attackieren, darunter Windows, MacOS, Linux, Android und iOS. Verbreitet wird der schädliche Code von dem Malware-Netzwerk , die Check Point vor einigen Monaten untersucht hatte, über die Open-Source-Plattform Github. In […] First seen on…
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Popular game script spoofed to infect thousands of game developers
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in SecurityNewsA malware loader, now named GodLoader, has been observed to be using Godot, a free and open-source game engine, as its runtime to execute malicious codes and has dropped known malware on at least 17,000 machines.Unaware users of the engine, which helps create 2D and 3D games and deploy them across various platforms including Windows,…
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Anonymisierendes Linux: Tails 6.10 korrigiert Desktop-Startfehler
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Tags: linuxDie Tails-Entwickler haben in Version 6.10 kleinere Fehler behoben. Sie aktualisieren zudem den zentralen anonymisierenden Browser. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Anonymisierendes-Linux-Tails-6-10-korrigert-Desktop-Startfehler-10182099.html
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Anonymisierendes Linux: Tails 6.10 korrigert Desktop-Startfehler
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Tags: linuxDie Tails-Entwickler haben in Version 6.10 kleinere Fehler behoben. Sie aktualisieren zudem den zentralen anonymisierenden Browser. First seen on heise.de Jump to article: www.heise.de/news/Anonymisierendes-Linux-Tails-6-10-korrigert-Desktop-Startfehler-10182099.html
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Found on VirusTotal: The world’s first UEFI bootkit for Linux
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in SecurityNews“Bootkitty” is likely a proof-of-concept, but may portend working UEFI malware for Linux. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2024/11/found-in-the-wild-the-worlds-first-unkillable-uefi-bootkit-for-linux/
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>>Bootkitty<< A First Ever UEFI Bootkit Attack Linux Systems
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have uncovered the first-ever UEFI bootkit designed to target Linux systems. This discovery, named ‘Bootkitty’, marks a new chapter in UEFI threats, which have predominantly targeted Windows systems until now. The UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) threat landscape has seen considerable evolution over the past decade. Evolution of UEFI Threats Initially, in 2012,…
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Bootkitty is the first UEFI Bootkit designed for Linux systems
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in SecurityNewsESET discovered the first Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) bootkit specifically designed for Linux systems, named Bootkitty. Cybersecurity researchers from ESET discovered the first UEFI bootkit designed to target Linux systems, called by its authors Bootkitty. The bootkit allows attackers to disable the kernel’s signature verification feature and to preload two as yet unknown ELF…
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Found in the wild: The world’s first unkillable UEFI bootkit for Linux
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in SecurityNews“Bootkitty” is likely a proof-of-concept, but may portend working UEFI malware for Linux. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2024/11/found-in-the-wild-the-worlds-first-unkillable-uefi-bootkit-for-linux/
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Researchers discover first UEFI bootkit malware for Linux
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in SecurityNewsThe first UEFI bootkit specifically targeting Linux systems has been discovered, marking a shift in stealthy and hard-to-remove bootkit threats that previously focused on Windows. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/researchers-discover-bootkitty-first-uefi-bootkit-malware-for-linux/
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ESET Flags Prototype UEFI Bootkit Targeting Linux
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in SecurityNewsESET warns of a new reality: “UEFI bootkits are no longer confined to Windows systems alone.” The post ESET Flags Prototype UEFI Bootkit Targeting Linux appeared first on SecurityWeek. First seen on securityweek.com Jump to article: www.securityweek.com/eset-flags-prototype-uefi-bootkit-targeting-linux/
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ESET researchers analyze first UEFI bootkit for Linux systems
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Tags: linuxESET Research has discovered the first UEFI bootkit designed for Linux systems, named Bootkitty by its creators. Researchers believe this bootkit is likely an initial proof of … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/27/linux-uefi-bootkit-bootkitty/
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New Bootkit “Bootkitty” Targets Linux Systems via UEFI
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in SecurityNewsBootkitty, the first Linux-targeting UEFI bootkit, bypassed kernel security in a proof-of-concept attack First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/bootkit-bootkitty-targets-linux/
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First-ever UEFI bootkit for Linux in the works, experts say
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Tags: linuxBootkitty doesn’t bite”¦ yet First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/27/firstever_uefi_bootkit_for_linux/
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Researchers Discover “Bootkitty” First UEFI Bootkit Targeting Linux Kernels
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in SecurityNewsCybersecurity researchers have shed light on what has been described as the first Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) bootkit designed for Linux systems.Dubbed Bootkitty by its creators who go by the name BlackCat, the bootkit is assessed to be a proof-of-concept (PoC) and there is no evidence that it has been put to use in…
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QScanner: Linux command-line utility for scanning container images, conducting SCA
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in SecurityNewsQScanner is a Linux command-line utility tailored for scanning container images and performing Software Composition Analysis (SCA). It is compatible with diverse container … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/27/qscanner-linux-scanning-container-images/
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Weaponized pen testers are becoming a new hacker staple
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Tags: access, attack, cloud, credentials, defense, google, hacker, iam, intelligence, linux, macOS, malicious, malware, microsoft, open-source, password, penetration-testing, RedTeam, software, strategy, threat, tool, vulnerability, windowsMalicious adaptations of popular red teaming tools like Cobalt Strike and Metasploit are causing substantial disruption, emerging as a dominant strategy in malware campaigns.According to research by threat-hunting firm Elastic, known for its search-powered solutions, these two conventional penetration testing tools were weaponized to account for almost half of all malware activities in 2024.”The most…
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WolfsBane Chinesische Hacker bauen Backdoors in Linux ein
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on security-insider.de Jump to article: www.security-insider.de/neue-linux-backdoor-wolfsbane-cybersecurity-bericht-a-b6f2d35625113cea670df3d992bcc192/
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Deploy a SOC using Kali Linux in AWS
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in SecurityNewsThe Kali SOC in AWS project enables the deployment of a Security Operations Center (SOC) in AWS, utilizing the Kali Linux toolset for purple team activities. This environment … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/25/kali-soc-aws/
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WolfsBane: Gelsemium APT Group’s Linux Backdoor Debut
ESET researchers have unveiled WolfsBane, the Linux counterpart to the Windows-based Gelsevirine backdoor, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the Gelsemium Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) group. Known for... First seen on securityonline.info Jump to article: securityonline.info/wolfsbane-gelsemiums-linux-backdoor-debut/
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Security Affairs newsletter Round 499 by Pierluigi Paganini INTERNATIONAL EDITION
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in SecurityNewsA new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter arrived! Every week the best security articles from Security Affairs are free in your email box. Enjoy a new round of the weekly SecurityAffairs newsletter, including the international press. A cyberattack on gambling giant IGT disrupted portions of its IT systems China-linked APT Gelsemiumuses a new Linux…
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Week in review: 0-days exploited in Palo Alto Networks firewalls, two unknown Linux backdoors identified
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in SecurityNewsHere’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: 2,000 Palo Alto Networks devices compromised in latest attacks Attackers have … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2024/11/24/week-in-review-0-days-exploited-in-palo-alto-networks-firewalls-two-unknown-linux-backdoors-identified/
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Public developer spats put bcachefs at risk in Linux
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in SecurityNewsFisticuffs in FOSS-land! Fancy file system’s future fraught! First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/22/bcachefs_linux/
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China-linked APT Gelsemium uses a new Linux backdoor dubbed WolfsBane
China-linked APT Gelsemium has been observed using a new Linux backdoor dubbed WolfsBane in attacks targeting East and Southeast Asia. China-linked APT Gelsemium has deployed a previously unknown Linux backdoor, WolfsBane, in attacks targeting East and Southeast Asia, according to ESET. Victims include entities in Taiwan, the Philippines, and Singapore, as seen in VirusTotal samples from…
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Novel WolfsBane backdoor leveraged in Chinese attacks against Linux systems
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/novel-wolfsbane-backdoor-leveraged-in-chinese-attacks-against-linux-systems
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‘Alarming’ security bugs lay low in Linux’s needrestart utility for 10 years
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in SecurityNewsUpdate now: Qualys says flaws give root to local users, ‘easily exploitable’, default in Ubuntu Server First seen on theregister.com Jump to article: www.theregister.com/2024/11/21/qualys_needrestart_linux_vulnerabilities/
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Gelsemium-Hacker: ESET warnt vor neuen Linux-Backdoors
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on datensicherheit.de Jump to article: www.datensicherheit.de/gelsemium-hacker-eset-warnung-neuheit-linux-backdoors
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China-linked hackers target Linux systems with new spying malware
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in SecurityNewsFirst seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/china-hackers-linux-malware-target