Linux systems targeted by ransomware attackers
Attacks on Linux systems have been increasing for several years. A provider of security solutions therefore conducted a study analyzing and comparing ransomware attacks on Linux and Windows. Ransomware attacks on Linux systems, particularly ESXi systems, have increased significantly in recent years. That's why Check Point Research (CPR) delves into the intricacies of these incidents and draws comparisons to their Windows counterparts. Historically, ransomware threats have primarily targeted Windows environments. The malware, which aims to encrypt the data of its victims, which the attackers then usually only exchange for large ransoms...
