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Hackers breach F5 BIG-IP APM devices to deploy Linux rootkit

BleepingComputer·September 8, 2026·1 min read
Hackers breach F5 BIG-IP APM devices to deploy Linux rootkit

A Linux rootkit targeting F5 BIG-IP APM devices intercepts PHP file loading and injects a fileless web shell into memory, avoiding disk writes. This allows attackers to maintain stealthy persistence and execute arbitrary code without leaving traditional traces, posing a significant threat to affected environments.

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