NEW LINUX MALWARE ‘PERFCTL' TARGETS MILLIONS BY MIMICKING SYSTEM FILES

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A new Linux malware called Perfctl is targeting millions worldwide by mimicking system files to avoid detection. This sophisticated malware compromises Linux servers for cryptomining and resource hijacking, using rootkit and evasion techniques to hide its presence. To protect your Linux systems, update regularly, conduct vulnerability assessments, and use security tools like firewalls.