[kwlug-disc] Fw: Backdoor found in widely used Linux utility

[Paul Nijjar]

I think Ron wanted to forward this to us but used the wrong address.

- Paul

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Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:41:11 -0700
From: Ron / BCLUG <admin at bclug.ca>
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Subject: Backdoor found in widely used Linux utility


> Backdoor found in widely used Linux utility breaks encrypted SSH
> connections
> 
> > Malicious code planted in xz Utils has been circulating for more
> > than a month.

https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/03/backdoor-found-in-widely-used-linux-utility-breaks-encrypted-ssh-connections/




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