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New BPFDoor Controller Enables Stealthy Lateral Movement in Linux Server Attacks

New BPFDoor Controller Enables Stealthy Lateral Movement in Linux Server Attacks

Cybersecurity researchers discovered a new controller component linked to a known backdoor, BPFDoor, used in cyberattacks against telecommunications, finance, and retail sectors in South Korea, Hong Kong, Myanmar, Malaysia, and Egypt in 2024. Upon its discovery in 2022, BPFDoor established a persistent and covert channel for threat actors to control workstations and access sensitive data over extended periods. Notably, the controller module can open a reverse shell, enabling deeper access to compromised systems.

Source: thehackernews.com –

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