NKAbuse Malware Attacking Linux Desktops & Corn Persistence

siteadmin December 18, 2023

Kaspersky experts have discovered a new kind of malware, named “NKAbuse”, primarily targeting Linux desktop systems, MISP ARM systems and IoT devices. The malware, exploiting a new kind of decentralized protocol, NKN, uses cron jobs to maintain unauthorized access. NKAbuse’s features are versatile and can initiate DDoS attacks, execute commands, and gather sensitive information, making it a serious cybersecurity threat.