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Linux Distro Backdoored – Daily Security Byte EP. 220

February 22, 2016 By Corey Nachreiner

It would suck to have your website hacked, and your user database stolen by malicious attackers. However, can you imagine those attackers also creating a backdoored version of your software, and distributing it among your customer from your very own site? Unfortunately, that’s exactly what happened Linux Mint, the makers of a popular Linux distribution. Watch today’s episode to learn more, including what you should do if you downloaded Linux Mint recently.

(Episode Runtime: 2:19)

Direct YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2WpKLJVfUE

EPISODE REFERENCES:

  • Linux Mint website hacked and official distro backdoored – The Hacker News
  • Linux Mint’s official announcement about hack – Linux Mint
  • Linux Mint forum was hacked too – Linux Mint

— Corey Nachreiner, CISSP (@SecAdept)

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