the Service computer security company Akamai has uncovered a massive network of devices running the Linux operating system, which is used for DDoS attacks on Internet resources. The victim's computer was infected with "Trojan horse" XOR DDoS, the malware pulled up the software and connect the unit to your network is infected. Could the botnet to bombard websites with traffic at a speed of 150 Gbps.

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the Service computer security company Akamai has uncovered a massive network of devices running the Linux operating system, which is used for DDoS attacks on Internet resources. The victim's computer was infected with "Trojan horse" XOR DDoS, the malware pulled up the software and connect the unit to your network is infected. Could the botnet to bombard websites with traffic at a speed of 150 Gbps.

the presence of such Trojan programs researchers knew before, but only now managed to get on the trail of the botnet, which is built using XOR DDoS. Experts note that on the day of the zombie network has attacked up to 20 sites, the vast majority of which were located in China. Attacked subject resources — education and gambling.

"a Decade ago, Linux was considered more secure alternative to Windows, and because the company transferred their devices on Linux. Such migration and has attracted criminals" — sums up Akamai.