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365: The XZorcist: a Compression Project Possessed by Evil

Destination Linux

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Uncovering a Sophisticated Backdoor Attack on SSH Authentication Systems

The chapter reveals a complex hacking incident targeting SSH authentication systems on servers, exploiting vulnerabilities in system D and LZMA. Attackers injected malicious payloads disguised as SSH, possibly indicating a high-level government-sponsored hack. The detailed discussion highlights the intricacies of the attack, involving sophisticated social engineering tactics by an entity known as JIT75 or G-a-tan.

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