New Linux malware hits record highs in 2022, rising by 50%

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Despite Linux's reputation as the most secure operating system, it is not immune to malware.
In fact, Linux malware has become increasingly prevalent in recent years as more and more devices and servers run on Linux operating systems.

According to data analyzed by the Atlas VPN team, new Linux malware threats hit record numbers in 2022, increasing by 50% to 1.9 million.

The analysis is based on malware threat statistics from AV-ATLAS, a threat intelligence platform from AV-TEST Gmb.

Linux malware: Types and protection

Linux malware is wide-ranging, from botnets and trojans to cryptojacking software, rootkits, and ransomware. Find out how to protect against these threats.

atlasvpn.com

 

[A Computer Guy]

Despite Linux's reputation as the most secure operating system, it is not immune to malware.
In fact, Linux malware has become increasingly prevalent in recent years as more and more devices and servers run on Linux operating systems.

According to data analyzed by the Atlas VPN team, new Linux malware threats hit record numbers in 2022, increasing by 50% to 1.9 million.

The analysis is based on malware threat statistics from AV-ATLAS, a threat intelligence platform from AV-TEST Gmb.

Linux malware: Types and protection

Linux malware is wide-ranging, from botnets and trojans to cryptojacking software, rootkits, and ransomware. Find out how to protect against these threats.

atlasvpn.com

I was like wow until I also saw this... double wow

 

[thesmokingman]

It's kind of a good trend considering malware follows where the users are. This means more are using nix.

 

[DemonicRyzen666]

I was like wow until I also saw this... double wow
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that "mac OS" one is the most suspious one I've seen, a dubious report. >.>

 

[kilo]

I'm speculating here, but I would imagine it would be due to increasing prevelance of VPN's and hacking those servers.

As VPN's are advertised more and more, getting that user traffic would be a nice way for malicious parties to sell that data.

 

[ThrashZone]

Hi,
If you like entering password to do system wide changes just use a standard user account in windows