In Focus: Backdoor Malware Targeting SSH Keys
In Focus: Backdoor Malware Targeting SSH Keys A backdoor malware that targeted SSH keys previously used by the most sophisticated and well-financed threat groups has trickled down to ordinary cybercriminals as this malware is now being sold to anyone with access to the dark web, a new report showed. “SSH keys can be potent weapons in the wrong hands,” Yana Blachman, threat intelligence specialist at Venafi, told Infosecurity. “But until recently, only the most sophisticated, well-financed hacking groups had this kind of capability. Now, we’re seeing a ‘trickle-down’ effect, where SSH capabilities are becoming commoditized.” What Is SSH? SSH, which stands for Secure Shell, is a protocol used to secure remote login from one computer to another. The SSH protocol is used for many applications across many platforms, including Linux,…