New malware turns Linux systems into P2P attack networks

Attackers have found a new way to turn Linux systems into stealthy supply chain distribution hubs that are resistant to takedowns. Researchers from Trend Micro have disclosed a new malware framework, dubbed Quasar Linux or QLNX, describing it as a modular Linux remote access trojan (RAT). But what sets the campaign apart is the malware using a P2P mesh capability that turns individual implants into an interconnected infection network, making the campaign difficult to kill.