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

[Ron Singh]

And from the Ars article Ron(BC) cites, it sure seems that the main dev
(JiaT75) is the architect behind the backdoor, see his git repo here --
https://github.com/JiaT75

Sheesh, a long-time trusted dev succumbing to the dark side?
Good article from Ars covering this.

Ron S.


Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2024 12:41:11 -0700

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