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Kaspersky for Linux is here but you should NOT trust it

November 11, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Penguin Russia

Kaspersky is bringing its antivirus to Linux desktops. It may work as advertised, but the real question is whether Linux users should trust a company with political baggage.

Categories Linux Tags antivirus, cybersecurity, Kaspersky, Kaspersky for Linux, Linux security, malware, phishing, ransomware, Ubuntu 1 Comment

LastPass uncovers fake GitHub repos spreading Atomic Stealer malware to Mac users

September 22, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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LastPass has uncovered fake GitHub repositories pushing Atomic Stealer malware to Mac users using SEO tricks and impersonation tactics.

Categories Security Tags Atomic Stealer, cybersecurity, fake repos, GitHub, infostealer, LastPass, Mac, macOS security, malware, SEO attack Leave a comment

Google shuts down false Gmail security scare (fake news)

September 1, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Google is dismissing rumors of a Gmail security warning, insisting Gmail’s protections remain strong and effective.

Categories Google Tags cybersecurity, email security, fake news, Gmail, Gmail security, Google, malware, passkeys, phishing, phishing protection Leave a comment

New Linux malware hides in filenames and delivers VShell backdoor

August 25, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Trellix researchers have revealed a new Linux malware that encodes payloads in filenames, silently triggering execution during shell operations to install the VShell backdoor.

Categories Linux Tags backdoor, Chinese APT, cybersecurity, fileless attack, Linux, Linux servers, malware, shell scripts, Trellix, VShell Leave a comment

Terrifying new Plague backdoor quietly infects Linux systems with undetectable stealth

August 4, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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A stealthy new malware called Plague is targeting Linux servers by hijacking PAM authentication and providing persistent, undetectable SSH access.

Categories Linux Tags authentication, backdoor, cybersecurity, Linux, malware, PAM, Plague, SSH, stealth, threat Leave a comment

Microsoft’s Project Ire is an autonomous AI that reverse engineers malware with zero human help

July 28, 2025July 28, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
Project Ire

Microsoft launches Project Ire, an AI system that reverse engineers unknown software files to classify them as safe or malicious, all without human help.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Microsoft Tags AI, cybersecurity, Defender, Ghidra, malware, Microsoft, Project Ire, reverse engineering, Windows Leave a comment

AI-generated panda image hides stealthy Linux malware built for crypto mining

July 24, 2025July 24, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Koske is a new Linux malware strain likely crafted with AI tools. It hides inside panda images, installs stealthy rootkits, and mines crypto across up to 18 currencies.

Categories Artificial Intelligence, Linux, Malware Tags AI-generated, Aqua Security, cryptominer, cybersecurity, JupyterLab, Koske, Linux, malware, panda image malware, rootkit Leave a comment

Arch Linux isn’t immune: Malware found hiding in AUR packages

July 19, 2025July 18, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Arch Linux pulled three AUR packages that were secretly installing malware. If you used them, you’ll want to take action fast.

Categories Linux Tags Arch Linux, AUR, firefox-patch-bin, librewolf-fix-bin, Linux, Linux malware, malware, RAT, security, zen-browser-patched-bin Leave a comment

Ingram Micro admits ransomware attack is disrupting orders and systems

July 8, 2025July 6, 2025 by Brian Fagioli
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Ingram Micro confirms a ransomware attack and service disruption in 2025. The company says no customer data was exposed and recovery is underway.

Categories Security Tags cybersecurity, Ingram Micro, malware, NYSE, order delays, ransomware, shipping issues, supply chain, system outage, tech distributor Leave a comment

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