Security News

Stealthy GTPDOOR Linux malware targets mobile operator networks
2024-03-03 15:16

Security researcher HaxRob discovered a previously unknown Linux backdoor named GTPDOOR, designed for covert operations within mobile carrier networks. The GRX is a component of mobile telecommunications that facilitates data roaming services across different geographical areas and networks.

New BIFROSE Linux Malware Variant Using Deceptive VMware Domain for Evasion
2024-03-01 10:56

Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Linux variant of a remote access trojan (RAT) called BIFROSE (aka Bifrost) that uses a deceptive domain mimicking VMware. "This latest version of...

New Bifrost malware for Linux mimics VMware domain for evasion
2024-02-29 21:36

A new Linux variant of the Bifrost remote access trojan employs several novel evasion techniques, including the use of a deceptive domain that was made to appear as part of VMware. The analysis of the latest Bitfrost samples by Unit 42 researchers has uncovered several interesting updates that enhance the malware's operational and evasion capabilities.

GTPDOOR Linux Malware Targets Telecoms, Exploiting GPRS Roaming Networks
2024-02-29 11:33

Threat hunters have discovered a new Linux malware called GTPDOOR that’s designed to be deployed in telecom networks that are adjacent to GPRS roaming exchanges (GRX) The malware is novel in the...

Kali Linux 2024.1 released: New tools, new look, new Kali Nethunter kernels
2024-02-29 10:20

OffSec has released Kali Linux 2024.1, the latest version of its popular penetration testing and digital forensics platform.The new version comes with new tools, a fresh look, a new image viewer for the Gnome desktop and a usability enhancement to the Xfce desktop, and updates for the Kali NetHunter mobile pentesting platform.

Kali Linux 2024.1 released with 4 new tools, UI refresh
2024-02-28 19:47

Kali Linux has released version 2024.1, the first version of 2024, with four new tools, a theme refresh, and desktop changes. [...]

New Wi-Fi Vulnerabilities Expose Android and Linux Devices to Hackers
2024-02-21 16:16

Cybersecurity researchers have identified two authentication bypass flaws in open-source Wi-Fi software found in Android, Linux, and ChromeOS devices that could trick users into joining a...

Ivanti Pulse Secure Found Using 11-Year-Old Linux Version and Outdated Libraries
2024-02-15 14:20

A reverse engineering of the firmware running on Ivanti Pulse Secure appliances has revealed numerous weaknesses, once again underscoring the challenge of securing software supply chains....

Microsoft Introduces Linux-Like 'sudo' Command to Windows 11
2024-02-12 05:45

Microsoft said it's introducing Sudo for Windows 11 as part of an early preview version to help users execute commands with administrator privileges. "Sudo for Windows is a new way for users to...

Critical flaw in Shim bootloader impacts major Linux distros
2024-02-07 15:55

A critical vulnerability in the Shim Linux bootloader enables attackers to execute code and take control of a target system before the kernel is loaded, bypassing existing security mechanisms. Shim is a small open-source bootloader maintained by Red Hat that is designed to facilitate the Secure Boot process on computers using Unified Extensible Firmware Interface.