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Kaspersky SecurelistAug 5, 12:10 UTC · Aug 5, 2010Malware

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77% Of Rootkits Are Used For Espionage Purposes

Help Net SecurityNov 5, 00:00 UTC · Nov 5, 2021Malware

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Legit bootkits

Kaspersky SecurelistDec 1, 12:34 UTC · Dec 1, 2011Malware

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Malware evolution: January

Kaspersky SecurelistOct 22, 10:00 UTC · Oct 22, 2007Malware

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Reptile Rootkit employed in attacks against Linux systems in South Korea

Security AffairsAug 5, 20:19 UTC · Aug 5, 2023Malware CVE-2022-41328

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China-linked APT Deep Panda employs new Fire Chili Windows rootkit

Security AffairsApr 3, 15:44 UTC · Apr 3, 2022Malware

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Hacking industrial processes with and undetectable PLC Rootkit

Security AffairsSep 18, 16:46 UTC · Sep 18, 2016Malware

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Kaspersky Security Bulletin 2007: Malware evolution in 2007

Kaspersky SecurelistFeb 26, 10:05 UTC · Feb 26, 2008Malware

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Reptile Rootkit: Advanced Linux Malware Targeting South Korean Systems

The Hacker NewsAug 7, 09:56 UTC · Aug 7, 2023Malware in the wild

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Hacking Team Spyware uses a UEFI BIOS Rootkit

Security AffairsOct 5, 20:22 UTC · Oct 5, 2020Malware

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Cybersecurity Researchers Spotted First

The Hacker NewsSep 27, 17:40 UTC · Sep 27, 2018Malware

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Over 400 Arch Linux AUR Packages Hijacked to Deploy Infostealer and eBPF Rootkit

The Hacker NewsJun 12, 19:35 UTC · Jun 12, 2026Malware

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ThreatsDay Bulletin: Linux Rootkits, Router 0-Day, AI Intrusions, Scam Kits and 25 New Stories

The Hacker NewsMay 24, 08:14 UTC · May 24, 2026Malware CVE-2026-45793

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Hackers Deploy Linux Rootkits via Cisco SNMP Flaw in 'Zero Disco' Attacks

The Hacker NewsOct 17, 04:35 UTC · Oct 17, 2025Malware CVE-2025-20352 CVE-2017-3881

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OBSCURE#BAT Malware Uses Fake CAPTCHA Pages to Deploy Rootkit r77 and Evade Detection

The Hacker NewsMar 15, 00:00 UTC · Mar 15, 2025Malware

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North Korean Hackers Deploy FudModule Rootkit via Chrome Zero

The Hacker NewsOct 23, 04:44 UTC · Oct 23, 2024Malware in the wildCVE-2024-7971 CVE-2024-4947 CVE-2024-5274+3 CVEs

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SonicWall adds rootkit removal capabilities to the SMA 100 series

Help Net SecurityOct 9, 13:10 UTC · Oct 9, 2025Malware in the wildCVE-2024-38475 CVE-2025-40599

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Caketap, a new Unix rootkit used to siphon ATM banking data

Security AffairsMar 18, 15:45 UTC · Mar 18, 2022Malware

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Hackers Target Bank Networks with new Rootkit to Steal Money from ATM Machines

The Hacker NewsJul 31, 10:04 UTC · Jul 31, 2025Malware

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Purple Fox version includes Rootkit and implements wormable propagation

Security AffairsMar 29, 06:53 UTC · Mar 29, 2021Malware

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CHIPSEC, Intel Security releases detection tool also for CIA EFI rootkits

Security AffairsMar 13, 07:04 UTC · Mar 13, 2017Malware

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⚡ Weekly Recap: Linux Rootkit, macOS Crypto Stealer, WebSocket Skimmers and More

The Hacker NewsMay 11, 12:36 UTC · May 11, 2026Malware in the wildCVE-2026-6973 CVE-2026-0300

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ThreatsDay Bulletin: Pre-Auth Chains, Android Rootkits, CloudTrail Evasion & 10 More Stories

The Hacker NewsApr 2, 15:07 UTC · Apr 2, 2026Malware CVE-2026-2699 CVE-2026-2701

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SonicWall SMA devices persistently infected with stealthy OVERSTEP backdoor and rootkit

Help Net SecurityAug 5, 15:29 UTC · Aug 5, 2025Malware CVE-2021-20035 CVE-2021-20039 CVE-2024-38475+1 CVEs

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SonicWall fixed critical flaw in SMA 100 devices exploited in Overstep malware attacks

Security AffairsJul 24, 13:01 UTC · Jul 24, 2025Malware CVE-2025-40599 CVE-2024-38475

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Windows 0-day was exploited by North Korea to install advanced rootkit

Ars Technica · SecurityAug 19, 23:37 UTC · Aug 19, 2024Malware CVE-2024-38193

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A New Bug in Microsoft Windows Could Let Hackers Easily Install a Rootkit

The Hacker NewsSep 24, 04:54 UTC · Sep 24, 2021Malware

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Second-ever UEFI rootkit used in North Korea

Security AffairsOct 5, 21:48 UTC · Oct 5, 2020Malware

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ThreatsDay Bulletin: Spyware Alerts, Mirai Strikes, Docker Leaks, ValleyRAT Rootkit — and 20 More Stories

The Hacker NewsDec 18, 12:15 UTC · Dec 18, 2025Malware CVE-2024-3721 CVE-2025-55182

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RESURGE Malware Exploits Ivanti Flaw with Rootkit and Web Shell Features

The Hacker NewsMar 31, 09:11 UTC · Mar 31, 2025Malware CVE-2025-0282

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Chinese Hackers Breach Juniper Networks Routers With Custom Backdoors and Rootkits

The Hacker NewsMar 15, 00:00 UTC · Mar 15, 2025Malware CVE-2025-21590

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Malware campaign abused flawed Avast Anti

Security AffairsNov 25, 14:10 UTC · Nov 25, 2024Malware

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Daxin: 13-Year-Old China-Linked Malware Found Still Active on Manufacturer's Network

Security AffairsJul 18, 14:01 UTC · Jul 18, 2026Malware

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Russians' stealthy 'LoJax' malware can infect on the firmware level

CyberScoopSep 28, 13:48 UTC · Sep 28, 2018Malware in the wild

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SSHStalker Botnet Uses IRC C2 to Control Linux Systems via Legacy Kernel Exploits

The Hacker NewsFeb 11, 09:58 UTC · Feb 11, 2026Malware CVE-2009-2692 CVE-2009-2698 CVE-2010-3849+6 CVEs

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New LABRAT Campaign Exploits GitLab Flaw for Cryptojacking and Proxyjacking Activities

The Hacker NewsAug 19, 06:07 UTC · Aug 19, 2023Malware in the wildCVE-2021-22205 CVE-2021-4034

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Abcbot — A New Evolving Wormable Botnet Malware Targeting Linux

The Hacker NewsNov 12, 15:15 UTC · Nov 12, 2021Malware

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First Android Malware Found Exploiting Dirty COW Linux Flaw to Gain Root Privileges

The Hacker NewsSep 26, 13:57 UTC · Sep 26, 2017Malware in the wildCVE-2016-5195 CVE-2015-1805

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New Advanced Linux VoidLink Malware Targets Cloud and container Environments

The Hacker NewsJan 19, 08:54 UTC · Jan 19, 2026Malware

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New Perfctl Malware Targets Linux Servers for Cryptocurrency Mining and Proxyjacking

The Hacker NewsOct 5, 04:35 UTC · Oct 5, 2024Malware CVE-2021-4043

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