Linux rootkits explained – Part 1: Dynamic linker hijacking
Dynamic linker hijacking via LD_PRELOAD is a Linux rootkit technique utilized by different threat actors in the wild. In part one of this series on Linux rootkits, we discuss this threat and explain how to detect it.
🎯 Vulnerability: Web Security Vulnerability
💡 Defense Fix: Implement strict input validation, contextual output encoding, and enforce least-privilege authorization controls.