[ SECURITY ] Maleware

[nomko]

Beside that, i wonder how they managed to bypass the system administration system. If that applies here too.

[anon222]

Threats don't last long on Linux, vulnerabilities are patched quickly. Polititians are bigger threat to privacy than trojans IMO. 
Especially those that want back doors in encription and to collect all the web communication and history of Internet users.
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/jan/13/snoopers-charter-theresa-may-cafes-wifi-network-store-customers-data
Snoopers' Charter is scary stuff.

[newtusmaximus]

So? What can be used a) to block, b) To detect infection c) remove disinfect any infection?

[Wirezfree]

More details here:
http://researchcenter.paloaltonetworks.com/2016/02/a-look-into-fysbis-sofacys-linux-backdoor/

[tomt]

Yet another Linux Trojan to watch for.  "http://www.pcworld.com/article/3033229/security/russian-cyberspy-group-uses-simple-yet-effective-linux-trojan.html" />
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