Linux users should patch now to block new “FreakOut” malware which exploits new vulnerabilities

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Recently, Check Point Research (CPR) encountered several attacks that are exploiting multiple vulnerabilities on Linux devices, including some recently discovered flaws. These ongoing attacks involve a new malware variant, called ‘FreakOut.’ The goal behind these attacks is to create an IRC botnet (a collection of machines infected with malware that can be controlled remotely), which…

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