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Developers, beware! Poisoned Python packages are being used by North Korean attackers to spread PondRAT malware, compromising both #Linux and macOS systems.

Learn more: https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/new-pondrat-malware-hidden-in-python.html
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A new variant of the Helldown ransomware is now targeting #Linux and virtualized infrastructures via VMware, broadening its attack surface to industries like #healthcare, manufacturing, and IT services.
With evolving tactics, this marks a major shift in ransomware strategies, now focusing on virtual machines and cloud-based infrastructures.

Learn how Helldown is evolving β€” https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/new-helldown-ransomware-expands-attacks.html
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🚨 New China-linked APT Gelsemium targets #Linuxβ€”The notorious group has launched a new Linux backdoor, WolfsBane, alongside another malware tool called FireWood, raising cybersecurity alarms.

WolfsBane and FireWood are targeting East & Southeast Asia, exploiting unknown vulnerabilities to steal sensitive data.

Read: https://thehackernews.com/2024/11/chinese-apt-gelsemium-targets-linux.html
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🚨 New Malware Alert: PUMAKIT, a #Linux rootkit, employs advanced stealth tactics to evade detection and escalate privileges.

It’s not just hiding filesβ€”it’s altering core system behavior while remaining invisible to system tools.

Learn how PUMAKIT operates πŸ‘‰ https://thehackernews.com/2024/12/new-linux-rootkit-pumakit-uses-advanced.html
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