Threat actors target Linux systems due to their prevalence in server environments, and cron jobs offer a discreet means of maintaining unauthorized access over an extended period. Kaspersky experts discovered “NKAbuse,” a versatile malware using NKN tech for peer data exchange, written in Go with cross-architecture compatibility.  Targeting Linux desktops primarily, it threatens:- MISP ARM systems IoT devices Infiltrating via implant upload, it establishes persistence through a cron job in the home folder, featuring:- Flooding Backdoor access NKAbuse Malware Attacking Linux Desktops NKN (New Kind of Network) is a decentralized protocol prioritizing privacy, with more than 60,000 nodes.

Source: GBHackers