Current State of Linux Rootkits

Linux rootkits are a type of malicious software that have been around for decades. They are a post-exploitation tool designed to enabled persistent access to a system, while hiding its own presence or the presence of any object on the system. As the world races towards increased digitization, threat actors have grown increasingly sophisticated -- and the rootkits they develop have grown with them. Rootkits are particularly insidious in how they infect the underlying OS itself. By gaining administrator-level access, rootkits can modify system settings, execute hidden commands, steal sensitive information, and disrupt normal operations without the end user even realizing anything is wrong. The importance of understanding these threats and protecting against them cannot be overstated. With the growing adoption of cloud services (and the fact that Linux systems form the backbone of the cloud), it is essential that users and organizations take steps to protect their systems and their data. Contact An Optiv Expert Today https://www.optiv.com/contact-us