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PAMGuard

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security profitable added: Friday May 2026 17:49

A Linux PAM module auditing and hardening tool that detects and prevents malicious PAM-based backdoors like PamDOORa. It monitors PAM activity, identifies suspicious patterns, and enforces stricter authentication policies, providing a robust defense against credential theft and unauthorized access.

100h
mvp estimate
6.8
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technology stack

C# PostgreSQL security Medium

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New Linux backdoor uses PAM modules to steal SSH credentials