Linux ransomware attacks up 75% - Trend Micro

[Jan]

Ransomware attacks on Linux up 75%

Ransomware attacks targeting Linux devices are on the rise, according to an analysis from cybersecurity researchers at Trend Micro.

Their analysis revealed that ransomware attacks aimed at Linux were up 75% in the first half of 2022 compared to the first half of 2021.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

so much for Linux being immune, as compared to Windows

 

[Skerminkel]

so much for Linux being immune, as compared to Windows

The numbers quoted give no indication of the success % of the attacks.

 

[JustAsk]

Gaap...goes back to sleep.

The numbers quoted give no indication of the success % of the attacks.

What numbers? Percentages are not numbers, they are propaganda

 

[Skerminkel]

Gaap...goes back to sleep.


What numbers? Percentages are not numbers, they are propaganda

True. At least 70% of the time.

 

[Guest 290922]

They are wasting their time. Wipe system image. docker-compose up.

 

[SubtleBeast]

Lucky then that my pop!OS system gets daily updates.
No need to wait until patch Tuesday.