A Linux-focused malware dubbed Shikitega has emerged to target endpoints and Internet of Things (IoT) devices with a unique, multistage infection chain that results in full device takeover and a cryptominer.
Researchers at AT&T Alien Labs who spotted the bad code said that the attack flow consists of a series of modules. Each module not only downloads and executes the next one, but each of these layers serves a specific purpose, according to a Tuesday posting from Alien Labs.
