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Linux is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991 by Linus Torvalds. Linux is typically packaged in a Linux distribution (or distro for short).

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Free Download Manager site redirected Linux users to malware for years (www.bleepingcomputer.com)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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A reported Free Download Manager supply chain attack redirected Linux users to a malicious Debian package repository that installed information-stealing malware.

The malware used in this campaign establishes a reverse shell to a C2 server and installs a Bash stealer that collects user data and account credentials.

Kaspersky discovered the potential supply chain compromise case while investigating suspicious domains, finding that the campaign has been underway for over three years.

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[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Now I need to know who the hell has installed Free Download Manager on Linux.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And via a website too. That's like pushing a car. One of the main strengths of Linux are open repositories, maintained by reputable sources and checked by thousands of reputable people. Packages are checksummed and therefore unable to be switched by malicious parties. Even the AUR is arguably a safer and more regulated source. And it's actually in there.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

And via a website too

Everyone knows real admins do curl https://raw.githubusercontent.com/something/or/other/install.sh | sudo bash

[–] [email protected] 0 points 1 year ago (1 children)

The same people that would have given that poor nigerian prince their bank account details

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago