Bashlite

Bashlite, also known as Gafgyt, is a type of malware that specifically targets Linux architecture operating systems. This malicious software is designed to infiltrate your system through dubious downloads, emails, or websites and can cause significant damage without your knowledge. Once Bashlite has infected a system, it can disrupt operations, steal personal information, or even hold data hostage for ransom. It's particularly notorious for its ability to launch distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, which can overload a network with traffic to the point where it becomes inaccessible to intended users. The term "BASHLITE" is also used to refer to the botnet associated with this malware. A botnet is a network of compromised computers, or "bots," controlled by an attacker. The BASHLITE botnet is often used to expand the range and intensity of DDoS attacks on Linux-based systems, leveraging the combined resources of all infected devices. This makes the attacks more powerful and harder to mitigate, causing substantial disruption and potential damage. A variant of the Gafgyt bot, which is another name for Bashlite, exploits specific vulnerabilities in Linux-based systems to escalate DDoS attacks. By exploiting these weaknesses, the malware can gain unauthorized access, take control of the system, and use it as part of the botnet. This amplifies the impact of the DDoS attacks, making them even more devastating. Therefore, users of Linux systems must remain vigilant and ensure they have robust security measures in place to protect against such threats.