Linux Mint Hack explanation

jayssj11
8 years ago

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I am sure many of you might have heard about the Linux Mint hack on 20th Feb 2016 . Below is an link for an explanation of what happened and how it happened ?

source : http://www.zdnet.com/article/hacker-hundreds-were-tricked-into-installing-linux-mint-backdoor/

If anyone had downloaded the distro from their main site delete it ( unless you want to analyze it or something else :p ) . Torrents downloads were not affected those are safe .

JAYSSJ11- “I’d rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.”

cn9 [1337boy]
8 years ago

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damn i missed this
Nice link mate ahah

WaRWolFz crew

Numlock90
8 years ago

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This was pretty interesting just wish it had a few more details on exactly where the exploit was etc.
Sounds like he’s keeping a lot back though. Don’t blame him, it’s a powerful target if like he claims he’s still got access to Lefebvre’s account.

Most situations are 95% PIBCAC 5% Network.

jayssj11
8 years ago

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If you want i can upload the backdoored version of linux mint ( if you want to investigate :) )

JAYSSJ11- “I’d rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.”

Numlock90
8 years ago

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To tell the truth jay I wouldn’t know where to start even if you did upload it.
Should have a bit of time to investigate some time next week though if you got any tips?

Most situations are 95% PIBCAC 5% Network.

jayssj11
8 years ago

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You can start from here : http://blog.level3.com/security/the-linux-mint-backdoor-how-bad-was-it/

JAYSSJ11- “I’d rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not.”

Numlock90
8 years ago

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Nice one Jay,

Surprised to see use of kaiten considering it’s age but if it ain’t broke don’t fix it I guess.
Thanks for the link.

Most situations are 95% PIBCAC 5% Network.