Supply Chain Attack Targeting Linux Users Through Free Download Manager Site Lasted for Three Years

A supply chain attack targeting Linux users through the download manager site freedownloadmanager.org has been ongoing for at least three years, according to Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity firm. The attack involved the use of a malicious installer for the Free Download Manager software, aiming to steal sensitive information such as system details, browsing history, passwords, and cryptocurrency wallet files from victims in various countries.