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Rootkit Packaged for Debian

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the simplifying-the-0wnzing-process dept.

Erich writes "Debian Developer Simon Richter announced in this posting to debian-devel that he Intends to Package (ITP) a R00tk1t for Debian Linux. The rootkit will make use of debian mechanisms such as diversions to divert the original /bin/ls commands and replace them cleanly by the modified versions. Even reinstalling or upgrading the file-utils package (containing /bin/ls) will then not remove the modified /bin/ls and the rootkit will stay active, being probably the first upgrade-resistant rootkit! This rootkit will then be easy to install by doing "apt-get install rootkit" - a major useability aspect for our fellow wannabe-hackers, making Debian the premier choice for them."

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  1. I feel bad for important news issues today... by FortKnox · · Score: 2, Insightful

    I feel bad for any "REAL" news issues today. Cause I haven't taken anything seriously at all today.

    Cancer could be solved today and everyone would think it was a joke...

    --
    Good quote, too many chars. Seriously, the slashdot 120 char limit sucks!
  2. Not funny by doorbot.com · · Score: 0, Insightful

    What part of "not funny" do you have difficulty understanding?

    I'm all for a good practical joke, but April 1st brings out the worst in Slashdot.

    It's not funny just because it's about Linux.
    It's not funny just because it bashes Microsoft.
    It's not funny just because there is a "Cowboy Neal" option.
    It's not funny just because it's April 1st.

  3. april 1st - you're taking it too far by steve.m · · Score: 2, Insightful

    Is everything on slashdot today a load of bollox ?

    How about posting this drivel under the 'it's funny. laff' section ?

    If i subscribe, do i get a tickbox to disable april first crap ?

    Maybe it's because I'm from the UK, maybe it's because I'm old (30), but IT ISN'T FUNNY.

  4. Re:april by ChazeFroy · · Score: 4, Insightful

    This is almost as bad as the isonews.com story about warez being declared as legal. A little tact, ala The Onion circa 1998, would help immensely with these posts, guys.

  5. To those people by vectus · · Score: 2, Insightful

    who are whining and bitching about this being april fool's, and there being a bunch of joke stories;

    Lighten up. It is the Monday of a long weekend. If you don't like the stories Slashdot has, go spend time with your family. Go read a book, take a nap, do something. I'm sure there are a lot better things you could be doing than bitching about how a few people are having fun on Slashdot.