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A novel Linux Kernel cross-cache attack named SLUBStick has a 99% success in converting a limited heap vulnerability into an arbitrary memory read-and-write capability, letting the researchers...
The threat actors behind an ongoing malware campaign targeting software developers have demonstrated new malware and tactics, expanding their focus to include Windows, Linux, and macOS systems. DEV#POPPER is the moniker assigned to an active malware campaign that tricks software developers into downloading booby-trapped software hosted on GitHub under the guise of a job interview.
Play ransomware is the latest ransomware gang to start deploying a dedicated locker for encrypting Linux devices and specifically targeting VMware ESXi virtual machines. [...]
Cybersecurity researchers have discovered a new Linux variant of a ransomware strain known as Play that's designed to target VMWare ESXi environments. Manufacturing, professional services, construction, IT, retail, financial services, transportation, media, legal services, and real estate are some of the top industries affected by the Play ransomware during the time period.
CrowdStrike's now-infamous Falcon Sensor software, which last week led to widespread outages of Windows-powered computers, has also caused crashes of Linux machines. A second issue titled "System crashed at cshook network ops inet6 sockraw release+0x171a9" advised users "For assistance with troubleshooting potential issues with the falcon lsm serviceable kernel module provided from the CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor/Agent security software suite." Red Hat also advised that "Disabling the CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor/Agent software suite will mitigate the crashes and provide temporary stability to the system in question while the issue is investigated." The issue was "Observed but not limited to release 6 and 7.".
An emerging ransomware-as-a-service operation called Eldorado comes with locker variants to encrypt files on Windows and Linux systems. Eldorado first appeared on March 16, 2024, when an advertisement for the affiliate program was posted on the ransomware forum RAMP, Singapore-headquartered Group-IB said.
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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.
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....