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Gelsemium APT Hackers Attacking Linux Servers With New WolfsBane Malware

Cybersecurity researchers at ESET have discovered a new Linux backdoor named WolfsBane, attributed to the Gelsemium advanced persistent threat (APT) group. This is the first reported instance of Gelsemium using Linux malware, signalling a change in strategy. WolfsBane is designed for cyberespionage, targeting system information, user credentials and specific files while maintaining persistent access and avoiding detection. A similar Linux backdoor named FireWood was also found, although its connection to Gelsemium is uncertain.

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