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   J.O. Aho to Hank   
   Re: What do you make of this reported Li   
   28 Feb 25 18:00:28   
   
   From: user@example.net   
      
   On 28/02/2025 08.45, Hank wrote:   
   > https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/new-linux-backdoor-auto-color/   
   >   
   > Between early November and December 2024, Palo Alto Networks researchers   
   > discovered new Linux malware called Auto-color. We chose this name based on   
   > the file name the initial payload renames itself after installation.   
   >   
   > The malware employs several methods to avoid detection, such as:   
   >   
   > Using benign-looking file names for operating   
   > Hiding remote command and control (C2) connections using an advanced   
   > technique similar to the one used by the Symbiote malware family   
   > Deploying proprietary encryption algorithms to hide communication and   
   > configuration information   
   > Once installed, Auto-color allows threat actors full remote access to   
   > compromised machines, making it very difficult to remove without   
   > specialized software.   
      
   As Carlos and John has already pointed out, you need to execute a binary   
   (or script) and it's self inflicted, don't install anything you can't   
   install from your distros repository unless you really know what you are   
   doing.   
      
   --   
     //Aho   
      
   --- SoupGate-DOS v1.05   
    * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)   

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