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Ftrace-based Linux loadable kernel module rootkit for Linux kernel versions 5.x and 6.x on x86_64. It hides files, hides process, hides a bind shell and reverse shell port, provides privilege escalation, and cleans up logs and bash history during installation.

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BDS Freebsd KLD rootkit for FreeBSD 13 that hides files, hides processes, hides ports, and has a bind shell backdoor.

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The National Risk Management Act, designed to strengthen the defense of critical infrastructure, was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives.

The National Risk Management Act, designed to strengthen the defense of critical infrastructure, was introduced to the U.S. House of Representatives.

A report found that S&P 500 organizations have gaps in their cybersecurity leadership (CISOs and/or CIOs) when it comes to risk mitigation.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99934-s-and-p-500-companies-find-gaps-in-their-cybersecurity-leadership

A Trend Micro Incorporated report found that many ransomware actors are targeting smaller organizations that have 200 or fewer employees.

A Trend Micro Incorporated report found that many ransomware actors are targeting smaller organizations that have 200 or fewer employees.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99931-best-practices-for-effectively-securing-sensitive-data

A recent report by Netacea analyzed the affect of bot attacks and found that the average business loses 4.3%, of online revenues every year to bots.

A recent report by Netacea analyzed the affect of bot attacks and found that the average business loses 4.3%, of online revenues every year to bots.

CISA, NFL, Allegiant Stadium and Super Bowl LVIII partners held a tabletop exercise this week to enhance cybersecurity response capabilities, plans and procedures.

CISA, NFL, Allegiant Stadium and Super Bowl LVIII partners held a tabletop exercise this week to enhance cybersecurity response capabilities, plans and procedures.

According to a SpyCloud ransomware report, infostealer infections were 22% of ransomware attacks for North American and European companies.

According to a SpyCloud ransomware report, infostealer infections were 22% of ransomware attacks for North American and European companies.

The BDS LKM rootkit is a simple and stable Linux loadable kernel module rootkit for Linux kernel versions 5.x and 6.x on x86_64 that hide files, hide processes, hides a bind shell and reverse shell port, provides privilege escalation, provides rootkit persistence, and cleans up logs and bash history during installation.

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The BDS Userland rootkit is a Linux userland rootkit. It hides files, directories, processes, the bind shell port, the daemon port, and the reverse shell port. It also cleans up bash history and logs during installation.

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The impact of cloud adoption on IT teams was analyzed in a report, finding that cloud platforms took up significant portions of IT budgets.

The impact of cloud adoption on IT teams was analyzed in a report, finding that cloud platforms took up significant portions of IT budgets.

Research into safer school design indicates that most traditional security measures have pros and cons — especially in how they can influence students’ attitudes on their school’s security.

Research into safer school design indicates that most traditional security measures have pros and cons — especially in how they can influence students’ attitudes on their school’s security.

A round-up of this week’s digital forensics news and views:

Android Now Harder To Crack Than IPhones: Forensics Detectives

A recent breakthrough in forensic technology has brought about a major shift in the constant battle between Android and iPhone security…… Read more

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Cyber insurance claims and trends were analyzed in a recent report finding a 12% increase in cyber claims over the first six months of the year.

Cyber insurance claims and trends were analyzed in a recent report finding a 12% increase in cyber claims over the first six months of the year.

In this AMA episode, Holly Rasche, Director of Security Management Services at Northwest Community Healthcare, shares lessons from her 26-year career.

https://www.securitymagazine.com/articles/99907-ama-healthcare-security-leader-edition

The causes and costs of insider threats were analyzed in a recent report that found that the average annual cost of an insider risk has increased 40%.

The causes and costs of insider threats were analyzed in a recent report that found that the average annual cost of an insider risk has increased 40%.

Small and medium enterprises were analyzed in a recent report by Guardz. According to the report, 57% of SMEs have experienced a cybersecurity breach.

Small and medium enterprises were analyzed in a recent report by Guardz. According to the report, 57% of SMEs have experienced a cybersecurity breach.

Data analysis can quickly become overwhelming without proper organization tools. Extracting, analyzing, and reporting on this data efficiently is of paramount importance to investigators.

Mobile Device Investigator (MDI), the analysis section of Mobile Device Investigator, is an invaluable asset for… Read more

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The cyber threat landscape demands that organizations equip cybersecurity teams with the necessary skills to detect, respond and defend against malicious attacks.

The cyber threat landscape demands that organizations equip cybersecurity teams with the necessary skills to detect, respond and defend against malicious attacks.