New Linux Rootkit Emerges

Posted by timothy on Tuesday November 20, 2012 @05:40AM from the horses-getting-nervous dept.

Trailrunner7 writes "A new Linux rootkit has emerged and researchers who have analyzed its code and operation say that the malware appears to be a custom-written tool designed to inject iframes into Web sites and drive traffic to malicious sites for drive-by download attacks. The rootkit is designed specifically for 64-bit Linux systems, and while it has some interesting features, it does not appear to be the work of a high-level programmer or be meant for use in targeted attacks. The Linux rootkit does not appear to be a modified version of any known piece of malware and it first came to light last week when someone posted a quick description and analysis of it on the Full Disclosure mailing list. That poster said his site had been targeted by the malware and some of his customers had been redirected to malicious sites."

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There's a new secure OS called... by Anonymous Coward · 2012-11-20 05:42 · Score: -1, Troll

There's a new secure OS called Windows 8 - maybe it's time you nerds started upgrading to it!
Security through obscurity FAIL by Anonymous Coward · 2012-11-20 05:47 · Score: -1, Troll

The harsh light of daylight shines on the Linux security model, and the time of preaching from a pedestal about security due to the fact nobody really uses this OS except hobbyists and niche markets comes shockingly into view. Fact is, all operating systems are insecure, and while it's nice that Linux has gained a reputation as a secure alternative to Windows, the fact of the matter is that no one has really given a shit until now enough to really poke a hole in it. Trust me, the weaknesses are there, and be exploited they shall.