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Hackers plant GSocket on Linux servers for persistent access
BLEEPINGCOMPUTER — Multiple threat actors are abusing GSocket, a legitimate open-source remote access tool, to maintain access to Linux servers even after patching the vulnerabilities exploited to gain initial access. [...]
- CODE
- RT-3CA008
- PUBLISHER
- BleepingComputer
- TOPIC
- Cybersecurity
- PUBLISHED
- 12 November 2026 · 09:38 UTC
- FIRST SEEN
- 12 November 2026 · 09:45 UTC
- ORIGINAL
- https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/hackers-plant-gsocket-on-linux-servers-for-persistent-access/
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- 63218461222bcaca0def876b0b72d966108f64fda9d0c3464041b0555519d60b
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