Linux ‘io_uring’ Security Blind Spot Allows Stealthy Rootkit Attacks

Linux 'io_uring' Security Blind Spot Allows Stealthy Rootkit Attacks

Compiled by: Code Guardian A significant security gap in Linux runtime security caused by ‘io_uring’ can allow rootkits to operate undetected on systems while bypassing advanced enterprise security software. This vulnerability was discovered by security researchers at ARMO, who also developed a proof-of-concept rootkit named ‘Curing’ to demonstrate the practicality and feasibility of evading detection … Read more

Linux Security: Easily Scan Your Servers for Rootkits

Linux Security: Easily Scan Your Servers for Rootkits

Open-source tools like Linux Malware Detect and Chkrootkit can alert you to unwanted visitors on your server. Translated from “Linux Security: Scan Your Servers for Rootkits With Ease” by Jack Wallen. Linux is one of the most secure operating systems on the planet. However, nothing is absolutely secure, and if a server is connected to … Read more