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Rows of computer servers and networking equipment in a brightly-lit data center with a single unoccupied workstation in the…

Cryptominer Exploits Linux PAM to Evade Detection

Cybercriminals have found a sneaky way to evade detection by exploiting Linux PAM, using a trusted third-party relationship as a backdoor to spread a Monero mining campaign. By abusing the pam_rootok policy, they can impersonate multiple standard accounts without needing passwords, creating a forensic smokescreen.

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Dimly lit server room with rows of computer servers and a single unoccupied workstation.

Fragnesia Exploits Linux Systems, Grants Attackers Root Access

Linux systems are under attack by Fragnesia, a malicious actor that's exploiting vulnerabilities to grant attackers root-level access - a digital equivalent of handing over the keys to the kingdom. This latest incident is a disturbing sequel to the earlier Dirty Frag episode, highlighting a growing threat to Linux users.

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