Vulnerable MySQL servers are being attacked by Ddostf DDoS bot which is capable of launching Distributed Denial of Service attacks. Ddostf, first identified in around 2016 and believed to have been built in China, supports both Windows and Linux platforms. The bot malware is considered unique due to its ability to sell subsequent DDoS attacks as a service. Administrator measures are recommended to counter vulnerability attacks.
The first UEFI bootkit malware for Linux has been detected, so users beware
ESET researchers have revealed a first-of-its-kind Linux UEFI bootkit, named ‘Bootkitty’, which could pose a significant risk despite being in early stages of development. The
