Tag: hackers
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Hackers bypass Linux Security with Curing
Hackers can now bypass Linux security thanks to terrifying new “Curing” rootkit. Most Linux users assume their security tools will catch bad actors before damage is done — but sadly, new research suggests that confidence may be misplaced. You see, ARMO, the company behind Kubescape, has uncovered what could be one of the biggest blind…
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China Hackers use Open Source Tools
China-backed Threat Actor “UNC5174” Using open source tools in stealthy attacks.Sysdig researchers detailed an ongoing campaign from China-backed threat actor UNC5174, which is using open source hacking tools to stay under the radar. A state-backed Chinese threat actor known as “UNC5174” is using stealthy techniques and open source software to attack its victims. Cloud security…
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UEFI ‘Bootkit’ hits bootloader
Researchers at security firm ESET said Wednesday that they found the first UEFI bootkit for Linux. The discovery may portend that UEFI bootkits that have targeted Windows systems in recent years may soon target Linux too. Bootkitty—the name unknown threat actors gave to their Linux bootkit—was uploaded to VirusTotal earlier this month. Compared to many…
