New Reptile Rootkit Malware Attacking Linux Systems Using Port Knocking

A new kernel module rootkit malware was released recently on GitHub, dubbed Reptile. It’s an open-source rootkit that has the ability to hide itself, other malicious codes, files, directories, and network traffic. While, unlike other rootkit malware, Reptile stands out with a reverse shell, enabling easy system control, and its signature move is Port Knocking. […]

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