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VoidLink: An Emerging Cloud-Focused Linux Malware Framework

Jan 20, 2026 1:03:14 PM / by The Hivemind posted in Threat Bulletin, C2 framework, Linux malware framework, cloud-native malware, Zig programming language, Linux rootkit, adaptive stealth, VoidLink malware, Chinese threat actors, container escape

Verticals Targeted: None confirmed
Regions Targeted: None confirmed
Related Families: None

Executive Summary

VoidLink represents an advanced, modular Linux malware framework developed with apparent Chinese affiliation, emphasizing cloud and container environments for stealthy, persistent access. Designed as a comprehensive post-exploitation tool with adaptive evasion and a plugin-based architecture, it remains in active development with no observed real-world deployments to date.

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