A reported Free Download Manager supply chain attack redirected Linux users to a malicious Debian package repository that installed information-stealing malware.

The malware used in this campaign establishes a reverse shell to a C2 server and installs a Bash stealer that collects user data and account credentials.

Kaspersky discovered the potential supply chain compromise case while investigating suspicious domains, finding that the campaign has been underway for over three years.

  • somedaysoon@lemmy.worldEnglish
    7·
    10 months ago

    It only makes a difference if the server is capping the speed per connection. If it’s not then it will not make a difference.

    • TrustingZebra@lemmy.one
      11·
      10 months ago

      I guess many servers are capping speeds them. Makes sense since I almost never see downloads actually take advantage of my Gigabit internet speeds.