Reptile Rootkit Targets Linux Systems in South Korea

Threat Level – Amber | Vulnerability Report
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Reptile, an open-source Linux rootkit, goes beyond concealment, offering attackers a reverse shell and utilizing Port Knocking for control; observed in attacks including Chinese groups exploiting zero-days. Similarities to Mélofée malware suggest potential connections in attack strategies.

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