What the BPFDoor Backdoor Tells Us About Attacks on the Network Edge

BPFDoor is a Linux backdoor that stays silent until it receives a specially crafted “magic packet,” making it hard to detect. In an interview, Rapid7’s Christiaan Beek explains how the malware operates at the network edge and why its stealth matters. The piece examines what BPFDoor reveals about attacks targeting edge infrastructure.