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Linux systems targeted with stealthy “Perfctl” cryptomining malware
2024-10-07 12:34

Thousands of Linux systems are likely infected with the highly elusive and persistent “perfctl” (or “perfcc“) cryptomining malware and many others still could be at risk of getting compromised,...

Linux malware “perfctl” behind years-long cryptomining campaign
2024-10-03 14:33

A Linux malware named "perfctl" has been targeting Linux servers and workstations for at least three years, remaining largely undetected through high levels of evasion and the use of rootkits. [...]

New Perfctl Malware Targets Linux Servers for Cryptocurrency Mining and Proxyjacking
2024-10-03 14:15

Linux servers are the target of an ongoing campaign that delivers a stealthy malware dubbed perfctl with the primary aim of running a cryptocurrency miner and proxyjacking software. "Perfctl is...

Critical Linux CUPS Printing System Flaws Could Allow Remote Command Execution
2024-09-27 12:33

A new set of security vulnerabilities has been disclosed in the OpenPrinting Common Unix Printing System (CUPS) on Linux systems that could permit remote command execution under certain...

CUPS vulnerabilities affecting Linux, Unix systems can lead to RCE
2024-09-27 10:17

After much hyping and following prematurely leaked information by a third party, security researcher Simone Margaritelli has released details about four zero-day vulnerabilities in the Common UNIX...

CUPS flaws enable Linux remote code execution, but there’s a catch
2024-09-26 22:03

Under certain conditions, attackers can chain a set of vulnerabilities in multiple components of the CUPS open-source printing system to execute arbitrary code remotely on vulnerable machines. [...]

That doomsday critical Linux bug: It's CUPS. May lead to remote hijacking of devices
2024-09-26 17:34

No patches yet, can be mitigated, requires user interaction Final update After days of anticipation, what was billed as one or more critical unauthenticated remote-code execution vulnerabilities...

That doomsday critical Linux bug: It's CUPS. Could lead to remote hijacking of devices
2024-09-26 17:34

Quick fix: Remove cups-browsed, block UDP port 631 Updated After days of waiting and anticipation, what was billed as one or more critical unauthenticated remote-code execution vulnerabilities in...

New Mallox ransomware Linux variant based on leaked Kryptina code
2024-09-23 18:29

An affiliate of the Mallox ransomware operation, also known as TargetCompany, was spotted using a slightly modified version of the Kryptina ransomware to attack Linux systems. [...]

New Linux malware Hadooken targets Oracle WebLogic servers
2024-09-13 17:05

Hackers are targeting Oracle WebLogic servers to infect them with a new Linux malware named "Hadooken, which launches a cryptominer and a tool for distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks. [...]