ISO For a brief time on Saturday, February 20, users attempting to download Linux Mint might have downloaded a version that contained a backdoor.

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If you downloaded Linux Mint on Saturday, February 20th, you may have grabbed a hacked version that includes a backdoor. Here's what you need to know.

A hacker modified a version of Linux Mint to contain a backdoor, then hacked the project's website to trick users into downloading the malicious version.

The latest version of Linux Mint Debian Edition has begun propagating on official mirrors. The Linux Mint project has not announced the update yet but is expected to in the coming days.

Kali Linux 2023.2, the second version of 2023, is now available with a pre-built Hyper-V image and thirteen new tools, including the Evilginx framework for stealing credentials and session cookies.

Kali Linux has released version 2025.1a, the first version of 2025, with one new tool, desktop changes, and a theme refresh.