Decade of the RATs – Custom Chinese Linux Rootkits for Everyone

Decade of the RATs – Custom Chinese Linux Rootkits for Everyone

Uncover a decade-long, state-sponsored cyber espionage campaign targeting Linux servers in this 36-minute Black Hat conference talk. Explore the intricate details of a full stack of custom-built Linux malware, including interactive installation scripts, kernel rootkits, and attacker control panels. Gain insights into the strategic targeting of government and industry infrastructure through this rare and comprehensive analysis of a sophisticated, long-term hacking operation. Presented by Kevin Livelli, this briefing offers a unique narrative of covert cyber activities, shedding light on the evolution and impact of tailored Linux-based attack tools over nearly ten years.