Syslogk: Linux Rootkit with Hidden Backdoor Payload

FortiGuard Labs is aware of a report that a new rootkit for Linux that appears to be still in development was discovered. Namaed "Syslogk", the rootkit is based on Adore-Ng, an old open-source kernel rootkit for Linux. Syslogk is hides directories containing malicious files and does not load the hidden Rekoobe backdoor malware until specifically-crafted magic packets are received.Why is this Significant?This is significant because "Syslogk" is a Linux rootkit that is in development as such it may be used …

backdoor hidden linux linux rootkit payload rootkit syslogk