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@misk@sopuli.xyz to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 7 months ago

Thousands of Linux systems infected by stealthy malware since 2021

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Thousands of Linux systems infected by stealthy malware since 2021

arstechnica.com

@misk@sopuli.xyz to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 7 months ago
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The ability to remain installed and undetected makes Perfctl hard to fight.
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    This story reeks of FUD.

    exploiting more than 20,000 common misconfigurations, a capability that may make millions of machines connected to the Internet potential targets,

    Because a “common misconfiguration” will absolutely make your system vulnerable!?!
    OK show just ONE!

    This is FUD to either prevent people from using Linux, or simply a hoax to get attention, or maybe to make you think you need additional security software.

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      Crowd strike looking for a new market?

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        Unfortunately they are already in the market and making a mess: https://www.theregister.com/2024/07/21/crowdstrike_linux_crashes_restoration_tools/

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      ssh with an easy to guess root password?

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        Wouldn’t that simply be a user mistake?
        It’s kind of like saying if you remove the password completely, it’s vulnerable.

    • @blibla@slrpnk.net
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      what does FUD stand for?

      • @Agent641@lemmy.world
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        Fear, uncertainty and doubt

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