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

P4-630 · Jan 22, 2023

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.

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

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.

atlasvpn.com

A Computer Guy · Jan 22, 2023

P4-630 said:
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.

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

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.

atlasvpn.com

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

thesmokingman · Jan 22, 2023

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

DemonicRyzen666 · Jan 22, 2023

A Computer Guy said:
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 · Jan 22, 2023

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 · Jan 22, 2023

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