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SpeakUp Linux Backdoor Sets Up for Major Attack

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Armed with an impressive bag of exploits and other tricks for propagation, researchers believe the new trojan could be the catalyst for an upcoming, major cyber-offensive.

LAS VEGAS — A backdoor trojan dubbed “SpeakUp” has been spotted exploiting the Linux servers that run more than 90 percent of the top 1 million domains in the U.S. It uses a complex bag of tricks to infect hosts and to propagate, which analysts say could indicate that it’s poised for a major offensive involving a vast number of infected hosts, potentially worldwide.

For More Details : https://threatpost.com/speakup-linux-backdoor/141431/

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