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Nasty regreSSHion bug in OpenSSH puts roughly 700K Linux boxes at risk
2024-07-01 14:01

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New regreSSHion OpenSSH RCE bug gives root on Linux servers
2024-07-01 13:37

A new OpenSSH unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability dubbed "RegreSSHion" gives root privileges on glibc-based Linux systems. Exploitation of regreSSHion can have severe consequences for the targeted servers, potentially leading to complete system takeover.

New OpenSSH Vulnerability Could Lead to RCE as Root on Linux Systems
2024-07-01 10:50

OpenSSH maintainers have released security updates to contain a critical security flaw that could result in unauthenticated remote code execution with root privileges in glibc-based Linux systems....

Linux version of RansomHub ransomware targets VMware ESXi VMs
2024-06-20 19:00

The RansomHub ransomware operation is using a Linux encryptor designed specifically to encrypt VMware ESXi environments in corporate attacks. The existence of a Windows and Linux RansomHub encryptor has been confirmed since early May. Recorded Future now reports that the threat group also has a specialized ESXi variant in its arsenal, which it first saw in April 2024.

UNC3886 hackers use Linux rootkits to hide on VMware ESXi VMs
2024-06-20 17:46

A suspected Chinese threat actor tracked as UNC3886 uses publicly available open-source rootkits named 'Reptile' and 'Medusa' to remain hidden on VMware ESXi virtual machines, allowing them to conduct credential theft, command execution, and lateral movement. A new report by Mandiant unveils UNC3886's use of the mentioned rootkits on virtual machines for long-term persistence and evasion, as well as custom malware tools such as 'Mopsled' and 'Riflespine,' which leveraged GitHub and Google Drive for command and control.

New ARM 'TIKTAG' attack impacts Google Chrome, Linux systems
2024-06-16 14:16

A new speculative execution attack named "TIKTAG" targets ARM's Memory Tagging Extension to leak data with over a 95% chance of success, allowing hackers to bypass the security feature. The paper, co-signed by a team of Korean researchers from Samsung, Seoul National University, and the Georgia Institute of Technology, demonstrates the attack against Google Chrome and the Linux kernel.

New Linux malware is controlled through emojis sent from Discord
2024-06-15 17:08

A newly discovered Linux malware dubbed 'DISGOMOJI' uses the novel approach of utilizing emojis to execute commands on infected devices in attacks on government agencies in India. Its use of Discord and emojis as a command and control platform makes the malware stand out from others and could allow it to bypass security software that looks for text-based commands.

New Cross-Platform Malware 'Noodle RAT' Targets Windows and Linux Systems
2024-06-13 06:25

A previously undocumented cross-platform malware codenamed Noodle RAT has been put to use by Chinese-speaking threat actors either for espionage or cybercrime for years. While this backdoor was...

Week in review: Atlassian Confluence RCE PoC, new Kali Linux, Patch Tuesday forecast
2024-06-09 08:00

High-risk Atlassian Confluence RCE fixed, PoC availableIf you're self-hosting an Atlassian Confluence Server or Data Center installation, you should upgrade to the latest available version to fix a high-severity RCE flaw for which a PoC and technical details are already public. Kali Linux 2024.2 released: 18 new tools, countless updatesKali Linux 2024.2 is now available.

Linux version of TargetCompany ransomware focuses on VMware ESXi
2024-06-05 23:17

Researchers observed a new Linux variant of the TargetCompany ransomware family that targets VMware ESXi environments using a custom shell script to deliver and execute payloads. In a report today, cybersecurity company Trend Micro says that the new Linux variant for TargetCompany ransomware makes sure that it has administrative privileges before continuing the malicious routine.