Description
Shikitega is a stealthy Linux malware that researchers documented in 2022, delivered through encoded shellcode that downloads additional stages, including a cryptocurrency miner. It exploits local vulnerabilities to gain root privileges and maintains persistence on servers and IoT devices.
Stats
- First seen
- September 2022
- Last seen
- September 2026
Alert name variants
| Alert Name |
|---|
| Linux.Trojan.Shikitega |
| Trojan.Linux.Shikitega.A |
| Trojan.Linux.Shikitega.B |
| Trojan.Linux.Shikitega.C |
| Trojan.Linux.Shikitega.D |
| Trojan.Linux.Shikitega.E |
| Trojan.Linux.Shikitega.F |
| Trojan.Linux.Shikitega.G |
| Trojan.Linux.Shikitega.H |
| Trojan.Linux.Shikitega.I |