SSHStalker Botnet Uses IRC C2 to Control Linux Systems via Legacy Kernel Exploits
- Posted on February 11, 2026
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SSHStalker Botnet Uses IRC C2 to Control Linux Systems via Legacy Kernel Exploits

Researchers uncover SSHStalker, an IRC botnet exploiting legacy Linux flaws and SSH servers to build persistent covert access.