Stealthy Malware Has Infected Thousands of Linux Systems for Years Linux, known for its robust security and open-source nature, has often been considered immune to malware attacks. However, a recent discovery has shattered this perception, uncovering a sophisticated and persistent malware campaign that has infected thousands of Linux systems for years. Researchers at an international… Continue reading Stealthy Malware Has Infected Thousands of Linux Systems for Years
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Stealthy UEFI malware bypassing Secure Boot enabled by unpatchable Windows flaw
In recent years, a new form of malware has been developed by malicious actors that has been enabled by vulnerabilities that exist in the UEFI – or ‘Unified Extensible Firmware Interface’ — firmware found on many computers, especially those operating Windows. This malware, dubbed ‘UEFI malware,’ employs a stealthy approach to bypassing even Secure Boot… Continue reading Stealthy UEFI malware bypassing Secure Boot enabled by unpatchable Windows flaw
Researchers unearth Windows backdoor that’s unusually stealthy
In a recent finding, researchers from cybersecurity firm Cybereason have stumbled upon a new form of Windows backdoor that is unusually stealthy and potentially difficult to detect. The backdoor, which the researchers have dubbed Ropcom, was discovered as part of a long-running attack campaign. This campaign, which was the work of an advanced threat actor,… Continue reading Researchers unearth Windows backdoor that’s unusually stealthy