Exposed: The Insidious Linux Backdoors You Never Knew Existed // Kali Linux

Sneaky – Backdoors are secret pieces of code, scripts, or programs installed on a system for the main goal of maintaining persistence. They provide hackers with faster and more immediate access to the system. Your job as a pen-tester or ethical hacker in a red team scenario or a system administrator and defender in a blue team, is to guarantee that your organization’s IT infrastructure runs smoothly and securely. In this video, we use Kali Linux to llearn about the top five persistence tactics that attackers use to install and maintain backdoors on Linux computers. You’ll be able to detect and remove backdoors before they do any damage to your systems if you understand these tactics. In addition, you’ll develop a greater awareness of the security risks associated with different Linux-based tools and applications, allowing you to make more educated choices about how to setup and safeguard your systems.