A newly observed Linux backdoor technique, dubbed Pam, is exploiting the flexibility of Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) to capture SSH credentials and maintain persistence on compromised systems stealthily. Since its introduction in 1991 by Linus Torvalds, Linux has been designed for simplicity, modularity, and flexibility. This modular architecture allows administrators to customize nearly every component, from […]

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