Fred Stluka via plug on 29 Mar 2021 06:45:56 -0700


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Re: [PLUG] Chinese state hackers - new linux malware


Michael,

Good points!  Thanks!

--Fred
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On 3/24/21 4:41 PM, Michael Lazin via plug wrote:
Usually, the first targets are web servers.  This is for two reasons.  Internet-facing servers are obviously outside the DMZ and open to attacks.  Internal web servers can be targets if they are already inside because they are easy launching pads for launching internal to internal attacks to make a lateral movement.  Web exploits are common.

Michael Lazin

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On Wed, Mar 24, 2021 at 3:59 PM Fred Stluka via plug <plug@lists.phillylinux.org <mailto:plug@lists.phillylinux.org>> wrote:

    Jeff,

    Any idea how this attack gets in to a Linux server?  Or is it only
    a threat once it has broken in through some other exploit? Also,
    any easy way to scan a system to see if it's there?  I didn't see
    answers to these questions at the link you posted, and didn't
    easily google answers either.

    Thanks!
    --Fred
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    be of service!
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    On 3/11/21 2:37 PM, jeffv via plug wrote:
    >
    https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-state-hackers-target-linux-systems-with-new-malware/
    <https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/chinese-state-hackers-target-linux-systems-with-new-malware/>

    >
    >
    > Security researchers at Intezer have discovered a previously
    > undocumented backdoor dubbed RedXOR, with links to a
    Chinese-sponsored
    > hacking group and used in ongoing attacks targeting Linux systems.
    >
    >
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