Novel malware enables C2 communications by exploiting GTP

Security researchers say a newly discovered Linux malware dubbed GTPDOOR can establish command-and-control communications in compromised devices by leveraging the GPRS Tunnelling Protocol, The Hacker News reports. The malware is designed to be deployed in telecommunications networks situated next to GPRS roaming exchanges, which transport the roaming traffic between the visited and the home Public Land Mobile Network using GTP.

Source: SC Magazine

 


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