Quasar Linux RAT Steals Developer Credentials for Software Supply Chain Compromise
Quasar Linux RAT Steals Developer Credentials for Software Supply Chain Compromise
https://thehackernews.com/2026/05/quasar-linux-rat-steals-developer.html
Publish Date: 2026-05-08 07:00:00
Source Domain: thehackernews.com
Summary:
Trend Micro researchers uncovered a previously undocumented Linux implant, Quasar Linux RAT (QLNX), which targets developers and DevOps personnel to establish unauthorized access for a variety of post-compromise activities. These include credential harvesting, keylogging, file manipulation, and network tunneling. The malware specifically focuses on extracting critical credentials such as tokens, configuration files, and authentication tokens from high-value files. QLNX can install itself from memory, uses multiple methods to persist on the host, and conceal – The generated text has been blocked by our content filters.
