Linux/Skidmap.B!tr.rkit

Analysis

Linux/Skidmap.B!tr.rkit is classified as a rootkit trojan.
A rootkit trojan is a type of malware that has privileged access on the computer. It is usually a device driver program that is designed to hide the existence of other malware on the infected system.
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Recommended Action

• Make sure that your FortiGate/FortiClient system is using the latest AV database.
• Quarantine/delete files that are detected and replace infected files with clean backup copies.