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)