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MalwareJun 8, 2026

🚨 New Linux exfiltration tool designed to bypass EDR The malware abuses Linux io_uring to async...

New Linux exfiltration tool bypasses EDR by abusing io_uring to access /etc/shadow.

Summary

A new Linux malware has been identified that leverages the io_uring subsystem to asynchronously access sensitive credential material from the /etc/shadow file. This tool is designed to bypass Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions by minimizing its runtime footprint and avoiding traditional blocking I/O methods.

Indicators of Compromise

  • malware — Linux exfiltration tool

Entities

io_uring (technology)EDR (technology)