New Linux Rootkit Malware ‘Syslogk’ Triggers Backdoors With Magic Packets

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New Linux Rootkit Malware ‘Syslogk’ Triggers Backdoors With Magic Packets

In order to conceal malicious processes, a new Linux rootkit malware dubbed, ‘Syslogk’ has been hacking computers by using specially crafted “magic packets” and specially crafted exploits to wake up a hidden backdoor that is hidden on the machine.

The new malware was discovered by researchers at the antivirus firm Avast. Based on an open-source kernel rootkit known as Adore-Ng, the Syslogk rootkit is heavily influenced.

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