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Quasar Linux (QLNX) - A Silent Foothold in the Supply Chain: Inside a Full-Featured Linux RAT With Rootkit, PAM Backdoor, Credential Harvesting Capabilities
TrendAI Research identified Quasar Linux (QLNX), a previously undocumented remote access trojan (RAT) for Linux systems that combines rootkit functionality, pluggable authentication module (PAM) backdoor capabilities, and credential harvesting. The malware maintains low detection rates and enables stealthy persistence and lateral movement within compromised environments.
Why it matters: Linux infrastructure operators and supply chain partners need to assess exposure to this undetected RAT, particularly given its rootkit and credential theft capabilities that could enable long-term unauthorized access and pivot to other systems.
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