Stealthy Linux rootkit found in the wild after going undetected for 2 years::Krasue infects telecom firms in Thailand using techniques for staying under the radar.

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      7 months ago

      The most incredible part of this is it isn’t even a Linux flaw. The key to this exploit is downloading shit software, an issue that exists universally on any operating system (especially Windows).

      How to mitigate the risk? Don’t let your idiot user download malware.

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      7 months ago

      I’m assuming this meme wasn’t meant all too serious by the poster (but judging by the downvotes quite a few people took it seriously).

      However, it’s not like Linux is magically immune to security vulnerabilities. It’d be foolish to think your system is invulnerable just because you’re using a Linux distribution.

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        7 months ago

        Sadly, too many Linux users still believe there are no viruses on Linux.

        You can blame Apples marketing.

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          7 months ago

          There’s also a large number of Linux users that act like it’s infinitely easy and complication free.

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            7 months ago

            with certain distros it is, now don’t expect that from all of them tho