Bug Watch - Focus on operating systems
Following in the footsteps of Ramen, Lion and Adore vulnerabilities, the Linux-based Remote Shell Trojan discovered earlier in the month, has certainly sparked the IT community into debate.
This latest Trojan has the potential to install a backdoor onto the infected Linux operating system, in turn enabling remote attackers to gain access and remotely control that system.
Although not considered a huge threat to knowledgeable Linux users, this new vulnerability does put one more book into the library of vulnerabilities that are appearing in what was once considered a 'bug-free' zone - Linux operating systems.
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