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Week in review: 0-days exploited in Palo Alto Networks firewalls, two unknown Linux backdoors identified
2024-11-24 09:00

Here’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 compromised around...

Chinese hackers target Linux with new WolfsBane malware
2024-11-21 20:06

A new Linux backdoor called 'WolfsBane' has been discovered, believed to be a port of Windows malware used by the Chinese 'Gelsemium' hacking group. [...]

Chinese APT Gelsemium Targets Linux Systems with New WolfsBane Backdoor
2024-11-21 15:50

The China-aligned advanced persistent threat (APT) actor known as Gelsemium has been observed using a new Linux backdoor dubbed WolfsBane as part of cyber attacks likely targeting East and...

'Alarming' security bugs lay low in Linux's needrestart utility for 10 years
2024-11-21 15:03

Update now: Qualys says flaws give root to local users, 'easily exploitable', default in Ubuntu Server Researchers at Qualys refuse to release exploit code for five bugs in the Linux world's...

Researchers unearth two previously unknown Linux backdoors
2024-11-21 09:59

ESET researchers have identified multiple samples of two previously unknown Linux backdoors: WolfsBane and FireWood. The goal of the backdoors and tools discovered is cyberespionage that targets...

Ubuntu Linux impacted by decade-old 'needrestart' flaw that gives root
2024-11-20 19:04

Five local privilege escalation (LPE) vulnerabilities have been discovered in the needrestart utility used by Ubuntu Linux, which was introduced over 10 years ago in version 21.04. [...]

Oracle Linux 9 Update 5 brings security updates, OpenJDK 17, .NET 9.0
2024-11-20 13:33

Oracle Linux offers a secure, streamlined platform for deploying and managing applications across on-premises, cloud, and edge environments. Designed for demanding workloads, it includes tools for...

New 'Helldown' Ransomware Variant Expands Attacks to VMware and Linux Systems
2024-11-19 09:40

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a Linux variant of a relatively new ransomware strain called Helldown, suggesting that the threat actors are broadening their attack focus. "Helldown...

Deepen your knowledge of Linux security
2024-11-18 14:42

Event The security landscape is constantly shifting. If you're running Linux, staying ahead may rely on understanding the challenges - and opportunities - unique to Linux environments.…

New CRON#TRAP Malware Infects Windows by Hiding in Linux VM to Evade Antivirus
2024-11-08 07:15

Cybersecurity researchers have flagged a new malware campaign that infects Windows systems with a Linux virtual instance containing a backdoor capable of establishing remote access to the...