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Magento Zero-Day Exploited to Install Linux Backdoor

A newly discovered zero-day vulnerability, dubbed "StyleSmuggler," is being exploited in the wild to install a stealthy Linux backdoor on over 160,000 Magento and Adobe Commerce sites, including 14,000 of the top 1 million sites. This alarming attack has already hit a target running the latest security updates, leaving many sites vulnerable.

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Malicious npm Packages Deploy AI-Powered RedC2 Linux Backdoor

Beware of 14 seemingly harmless npm packages that masquerade as calendar and streak utilities, but secretly deploy an AI-powered Linux backdoor, turning your system into a vulnerable target. These trojanized packages contain a bundled native binary that launches a detached background process, allowing malware to spread undetected.

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China-Linked Hackers Infiltrate Linux Login Software with Decade-Long Backdoor

A stealthy China-linked hacking group, tracked as Velvet Ant, has been quietly infiltrating Linux login software since 2016, embedding a decade-long backdoor that evades routine security cleanups and password resets. This sophisticated operation, dubbed Operation Highland, has allowed the group to fly under the radar and maintain persistent access to targeted systems.

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Linux Malware Showboat Targets Telecom with SOCKS5 Proxy Backdoor

Meet Showboat, a sneaky Linux malware that's targeting telecom systems with its powerful SOCKS5 proxy backdoor, allowing hackers to spawn remote shells, transfer files, and carry out covert operations. This modular menace can quietly infiltrate and take control, making it a major threat to Linux systems.

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Linux Backdoor Exploits PAM Modules to Harvest SSH Credentials

Meet PamDOORa, a sneaky Linux backdoor that's being sold on the dark web for $1,600, allowing hackers to harvest SSH credentials using a clever combination of a magic password and TCP port. This stealthy threat leverages PAM modules to gain persistent access to your system.

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