Linux malware “perfctl” behind years-long cryptomining campaign
October 3, 2024 at 10:39AM Summary: The Linux malware “perfctl” has evaded detection for at least three years, targeting servers for cryptomining purposes. It exploits misconfigurations and known vulnerabilities to gain initial access, deploys rootkits for evasion, and communicates with threat actors over TOR. Aqua Nautilus offers detection and mitigation strategies to combat perfctl’s activities. … Read more