The attack exploits an oft-forgotten function in Linux versions 2.4 and above in order to quietly insert a rootkit into the operating system kernel as a way to hide malware processes, hijack system calls, and open remote backdoors into the machine, for instance. At least 6,500 cryptocurrency users have been infected by new, extremely intrusive malware that s spread via trojanized macOS, Windows and Linux apps, according to researchers. Read the full story here.
Source: https://threatpost.com/new-attack-sneaks-rootkits-linux-kernel-041509/72598/