Using cymothoa to create a Linux backdoor

In this recipe, we will use cymothoa to maintain Linux system access through the use of a backdoor.

Getting ready

Let's ensure the following prerequisites:

• Your Kali Linux VM is powered up and you are logged in as root
• Your Metasploitable VM is powered up on the host-only network

How to do it...

To create a backdoor in Linux, we will use the following recipe:

1. Validate the IP addresses of your machines before we get started.
2. In this case, we will be starting from a machine that has already been exploited; we will shortcut...