Hunting Linux Malware for Fun and Flags

Explore server-side Linux malware threats and learn effective analysis techniques in this 46-minute RSA Conference talk by ESET Senior Malware Researcher Marc-Etienne M.Léveillé. Gain insights into creating a safe environment for studying Linux malware, understanding common artifacts, and investigating file metadata. Discover methods for examining basic filesystem structures, verifying package integrity, and analyzing logs using auditd. Learn to analyze live processes, utilize procfs exe magic links, and perform process memory dumps. Delve into kernel memory analysis, network configuration examination, and network capture techniques. Master two approaches: reversing script-based malware and reverse engineering compiled malware. Acquire practical skills to enhance your Linux security expertise and better protect your infrastructure against evolving threats.