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new malware on Linux systems

Called Perfctl, the malware was recently spotted by cybersecurity researchers from Aqua Security, who claim it has been around since at least 2021, and has so far infected thousands of Linux endpoints. Linux systems are being targeted by a dangerous new malware that can serve as a loader, a proxy, and a cryptocurrency miner.There are two main ways threat actors deploy Perfctl either by exploiting thousands of possible misconfigurations, or by abusing a 10/10 vulnerability discovered last year. Which operating system is safe for use ?

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