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SecurityArs Technicaabout 1 hour ago

Hackers Exploit Linux SSH Vulnerability

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Hackers exploit CVE-2026-123158 in OpenSSH on musl-based Linux systems, stealing credentials. GreyNoise recorded 27.5 million port-22 scans by November 7, 2026. Users must update to OpenSSH version 10.6p2 immediately to prevent unauthorized root access.

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Covered by 3 sourcesArs Technica BleepingComputer SecurityWeek

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