An attack on the web server of Linux Mint, compromises the security of the users
On 20th February, the Linux Mint website was attacked by a hacker who accessed the web server and modify the ISO links of the images for the Linux Mint 17.3 Cinnamon Edition. The modified version contained a backdoor, which affects all users who had downloaded. In addition, the attackers copied database of Linux Mint Forum, taking possession of personal data of users.
References:
- 22/02/2016 globbsecurity.com Atacan la web de Linux Mint y suben un sistema operativo con puertas traseras
- 21/02/2016 thehackernews.com Warning — Linux Mint Website Hacked and ISOs replaced with Backdoored Operating System
- 22/02/2016 unocero.com Hackean el sitio web de Linux Mint
- 22/02/2016 infosecurity-magazine.com Linux Mint Users Compromised After Hack
- 21/02/2016 muylinux.com Ataque a Linux Mint: infectan instaladores y comprometen credenciales de usuarios
- 21/02/2016 omicrono.com La web de Linux Mint ha sido hackeada y las ISOs tienen puertas traseras