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Published Date: June 12, 2026

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Over 400 Arch Linux packages compromised to push rootkit, infostealer

More than 400 packages in the Arch User Repository (AUR) are distributing a Linux rootkit and infostealer malware targeting credentials and access tokens.

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More than 400 packages in the Arch User Repository (AUR) are distributing a Linux rootkit and infostealer malware targeting credentials and access tokens. [...]

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