Hackers plant GSocket on Linux servers for persistent access

Multiple threat actors are abusing GSocket, a legitimate open-source remote access tool, to maintain access to Linux servers even after patching the vulnerabilities exploited to gain initial access. [...]

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Critical Pre-Auth MongoDB Flaw (CVE-2026-118383) Can Crash Lagging Servers on Failover

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