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  • By Bogdan Popa
  • February 12th, 2019
Good Guy Malware: Linux Virus Removes Other Infections to Mine on Its Own

Good Guy Malware: Linux Virus Removes Other Infections to Mine on Its Own

Linux systems targeted by a new type of malware

Problems Reappear for IoT Device Owners with Discovery of New DDoS Trojan

Problems Reappear for IoT Device Owners with Discovery of New DDoS Trojan

Security researchers discover IRCTelnet malware

The Super-Dangerous Rex Botnet Has Only Around 150 Bots

The Super-Dangerous Rex Botnet Has Only Around 150 Bots

Rex incorporates some features from the Mirai malware

A New Linux Trojan Called NyaDrop Threatens the IoT Landscape

A New Linux Trojan Called NyaDrop Threatens the IoT Landscape

Malware author returns to IoT landscape following Mirai's success and the wealth of vulnerable devices

Sixth Linux DDoS Trojan Discovered in the Last 30 Days

Sixth Linux DDoS Trojan Discovered in the Last 30 Days

Dr.Web discovers new Linux trojan named Linux.DDoS.93

LuaBot Is the First DDoS Malware Coded in Lua Targeting Linux Platforms

LuaBot Is the First DDoS Malware Coded in Lua Targeting Linux Platforms

LuaBot is the latest addition to the Linux malware scene

Linux Trojan Mines for Cryptocurrency Using Misconfigured Redis Database Servers

Linux Trojan Mines for Cryptocurrency Using Misconfigured Redis Database Servers

Dr.Web discovers new Linux trojan named Linux.Lady.1

Linux Computers Targeted by New Backdoor and DDoS Trojan

Linux Computers Targeted by New Backdoor and DDoS Trojan

Threat level is not high, the virus requires users to give it root privileges in order to infect their computers

Fysbis: The Linux Backdoor Used by Russian Hackers

Fysbis: The Linux Backdoor Used by Russian Hackers

Malware linked to Russian cyber-espionage group APT 28

Simple Yet Efficient Linux Backdoor Trojan Discovered

Simple Yet Efficient Linux Backdoor Trojan Discovered

Linux.BackDoor.Xunpes trojan lets cyber-crooks take control and execute commands on your Linux machine

Linux Worm Darlloz Infects over 31,000 Devices in Four Months

Linux Worm Darlloz Infects over 31,000 Devices in Four Months

Most infections are in China, the US, South Korea, Taiwan and India

ESET Uncovers Server Botnet That Infected over 25,000 UNIX Machines

ESET Uncovers Server Botnet That Infected over 25,000 UNIX Machines

Researchers say this is the largest server botnet they’ve seen so far

Java Bot Can Launch DDOS Attacks from Windows, Mac and Linux Machines

Java Bot Can Launch DDOS Attacks from Windows, Mac and Linux Machines

Kaspersky researchers have analyzed the cross-platform malware

Reports About Smart Fridges Sending Spam Emails Are Inaccurate, Experts Say

Reports About Smart Fridges Sending Spam Emails Are Inaccurate, Experts Say

The spam campaign actually targeted only Windows devices

CERT Poland Warns of DDOS Botnet Targeting Windows and Linux Machines

CERT Poland Warns of DDOS Botnet Targeting Windows and Linux Machines

Linux machines are likely targeted because they're usually servers with a lot of bandwidth

Linux Worm Darlloz Targets Routers, Security Cameras and Set-Top Boxes

Linux Worm Darlloz Targets Routers, Security Cameras and Set-Top Boxes

Symantec researchers say they haven't spotted attacks in the wild

Security Brief: Jeremy Hammond, Japan, TPP, Linux Malware

Security Brief: Jeremy Hammond, Japan, TPP, Linux Malware

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