"Stealthy 'Perfctl' Malware Infects Thousands of Linux Servers"

Aqua Security researchers are warning of a new malware family named "perfctl" that targets Linux systems. It establishes persistent access and hijacks resources to conduct cryptocurrency mining. The perfctl malware, found to have been active for over three years, exploits more than 20,000 misconfigurations and known vulnerabilities. It uses a rootkit to hide on compromised systems, runs in the background as a service, and more. The malware's operators have used additional tools for reconnaissance, deploying proxy-jacking software, and other activities. This article continues to discuss findings regarding the perfctl malware that has been targeting vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in millions of Linux systems.

SecurityWeek reports "Stealthy 'Perfctl' Malware Infects Thousands of Linux Servers"

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