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Winnti APT Hackers Attack Linux Servers With New Malware ‘Mélofée’

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The discovery of a novel malware piece targeting Linux servers has been attributed to an unknown Chinese state-sponsored hacking group.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Apr 05, 2023

Mélofée: The Latest Malware Targeting Linux Servers

ExaTrack, a France-based cybersecurity firm, has discovered a “novel” malware, which they have named Mélofée. According to the researchers, this malware is specifically targeting Linux servers and is believed to be operated by an unidentified Chinese state-backed APT group.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 31, 2023

What Is the Difference between vsftpd and ProFTPd?

FTP is a standard protocol that is used to transfer files widely, and FTP servers like Vsftpd and ProFTPd provide a way to use that protocol and access plus transfer files stored on a remote server. Here we quickly learn the difference between Vsftpd and ProFTPd.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 29, 2023

New ShellBot DDoS Malware Variants Targeting Poorly Managed Linux Servers

Poorly managed Linux SSH servers are being targeted as part of a new campaign that deploys different variants of a malware called ShellBot.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 26, 2023

Use Cockpit for Linux Remote Server Administration

Linux admins can use Cockpit to view Linux logs, monitor server performance and manage users. Use the tool to help admins manage servers, regardless of experience level.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Mar 02, 2023

New Mirai Botnet Variant V3G4 Targets Linux Servers, IoT Devices

A new variant of Mirai — the botnet malware used to launch massive DDoS attacks —has been targeting 13 vulnerabilities in IoT devices connected to Linux servers, according to researchers at Palo Alto Network’s Unit 42 cybersecurity team.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 21, 2023

Thousands of VMware Servers Impacted by Ransomware Attack in Largest Incident Not Involving Windows

Warnings of a major globe-spanning ransomware attack began circulating on social media in early February, but at first there were few details save for reports of the occasional victim. It has now been established that the campaign targeted an old (and previously patched) vulnerability in VMware servers, and that it has grown to become the largest attack of its type in history not involving Windows machines.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 15, 2023

Warning Issued Over Ransomware Attacks Targeting VMware ESXi Servers Globally

Businesses have been urged to patch the two-year-old vulnerability amidst heightened ransomware threats. "The group has accelerated operations in recent months, focusing attacks on US-based healthcare organisations and specifically targeting Linux systems more recently.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 09, 2023

Linux Version of Royal Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi Servers

Royal Ransomware is the latest ransomware operation to add support for encrypting Linux devices to its most recent malware variants, specifically targeting VMware ESXi virtual machines.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Feb 06, 2023

Critical zero day vulnerability in Linux Kernel Allows DoS Attack

This flaw, which has been identified that affects the ksmbd NTLMv2 authentication in the Linux kernel, is known to quickly cause the operating system on Linux-based computers to crash. Namjae Jeon is the developer of KSMBD, which is an open-source In-kernel CIFS/SMB3 server designed for the Linux Kernel.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 15, 2023

Microsoft Warns of New Minecraft DDoS Malware Infecting Windows, Linux

A new cross-platform malware botnet named 'MCCrash' is infecting Windows, Linux, and IoT devices to conduct distributed denial of service attacks on Minecraft servers.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 18, 2022

Microsoft Defender for Business Adds Server Protections for SMBs

Microsoft launched a preview of new server protection capabilities in its Defender for Business solution back in July. The company announced this week that this feature is now generally available to help small businesses protect Windows and Linux servers.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 14, 2022

The Best Open Source Tools to Secure Your Linux Server

While Linux does have a variety of security features to help make it safer, it’s not impenetrable, which is why you need open-source tools to secure your Linux server.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 14, 2022

Top 15 Tips To Secure Your Linux VPS UK

Opting for the best Linux VPS UK Hosting for your online business enables you to implement high-security levels. With virtual private server web hosting, you can acquire everything you can need to securely host your website.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 14, 2022

381,000-plus Kubernetes API servers 'exposed to internet'

A large number of servers running the Kubernetes API have been left exposed to the internet, which is not great: they're potentially vulnerable to abuse.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
May 23, 2022

10 popular Open-Source Tools to Secure Your Linux Server in 2022

Learn about 10 great open-source tools to improve the security of your Linux servers heading into 2022.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Dec 22, 2021

How to use this unique method of securing SSH

Learn about a unique and effective method of securing SSH to help lock down your Linux servers.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Oct 08, 2021

The 10 Best Tools to Scan Your Linux Server for Malware and Security Flaws

Worried that your Linux server might be infected with malware or rootkits? Here's 10 great security tools you can use to scan your Linux server for malware and security flaws.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jul 27, 2021

6 Must-Have Open-Source Tools to Secure Your Linux Server

Don't want to compromise on the security of your Linux server? Install these six must-have open-source tools to set up an impenetrable network.

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jul 16, 2021

The Linux kernel may not be quite as secure as it should be

Kernel developers have gracefully accepted suggestions concerning release signing process

LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jun 27, 2021

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