Linux Plague: The Undetectable Backdoor Haunting Cybersecurity Experts
A sneaky Linux backdoor named Plague has been lurking undetected for a year, bypassing system authentication with malicious PAM tactics. By erasing its tracks and resisting analysis, Plague has become the Houdini of malware, leaving cybersecurity experts scratching their heads.
Hot Take:
Oh, Linux, you naughty penguin! Just when you think you’re bulletproof, along comes Plague to remind you that even the most robust systems can catch a cold. It’s a lesson in humility – and a reminder to always keep your antivirus up to date!
Key Points:
- The Plague backdoor is a sneaky Linux PAM that evaded detection for a year.
- It’s designed to bypass system authentication and grant persistent SSH access.
- Plague’s stealth mode includes anti-debugging, string obfuscation, and audit trail erasure.
- Multiple undetected Plague artifacts were uploaded to VirusTotal since July 2024.
- The malware is under active development by unknown threat actors.
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