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New PamDOORa Backdoor Attacking Linux Systems to Steal SSH Credentials

📅 8 May 2026 at 19:12 UTC📰 Cyber Security NewsView original source ↗
New PamDOORa Backdoor Attacking Linux Systems to Steal SSH Credentials

A new backdoor called PamDOORa has emerged as a serious and growing threat to Linux systems, targeting one of the most trusted components of the operating system to silently steal SSH credentials. The malware was advertised for sale on a Russian-speaking cybercrime forum called Rehub, with its complete source code initially listed at $1,600 before […] The post New PamDOORa Backdoor Attacking Linux Systems to Steal SSH Credentials appeared first on Cyber Security News.

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🔍Threat Overview

A new backdoor called PamDOORa is targeting Linux systems, specifically stealing SSH credentials, and was advertised for sale on a Russian-speaking cybercrime forum.

⚙️Technical Details
Affected Systems
Linux systems
Attack Vectors
Stealing SSH credentials
💥Impact Assessment
Severity: Critical
Who Is at Risk
Linux system administrators and organizations with Linux-based infrastructure
🛡️Recommended Actions
1Implement strict access controls for SSH credentials
2Regularly monitor system logs for suspicious activity
3Keep Linux systems up-to-date with the latest security patches
📦Affected Products
Linux systems

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