Hackers plant GSocket on Linux servers for persistent access

First reported by BleepingComputer at · Updated · 2 sources

Multiple threat actors are abusing GSocket, a legitimate open-source remote access tool, to maintain access to Linux servers even after patching the vulnerabilities exploited to gain initial access.

Covered by 2 publishers within an hour of the first report.

Summary from BleepingComputer.

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BleepingComputer Hackers plant GSocket on Linux servers for persistent access · Bill Toulas

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