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Monti Ransomware Returns with New Linux Variant and Enhanced Evasion Tactics
The threat actors behind the Monti ransomware have resurfaced after a two-month break with a new Linux version of the encryptor in its attacks targeting govern…
Debian LTS: DLA-3512-1: linux-5.10 security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
Linux Version of Abyss Locker Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi Servers
The Abyss Locker operation is the latest to develop a Linux encryptor to target VMware's ESXi virtual machines platform in attacks on the enterprise.
Debian: DSA-5461-1: linux security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
Debian LTS: DLA-3508-1: linux security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
Linux Ransomware Poses Significant Threat to Critical Infrastructure
Organizations running Linux distributions need to prepare to defend their systems against ransomware attacks. Steps to ensure resiliency and basics such as acc…
Debian: DSA-5453-1: linux security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
If You're Looking to Up Your Desktop Computer Security, Linux Might Be Your Best Bet
With the threat of security breaches continually on the rise, it's time to take your operating system seriously -- and Linux is your best friend in this never-…
Debian: DSA-5448-1: linux security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
There's Now a Linux Version of This Dangerous VMware Ransomware
A ransomware operation known as Akira has been seen encrypting VMware ESXi virtual machines using a Linux encryptor after a couple of months of targeting Windo…
Debian LTS: DLA-3446-1: linux-5.10 security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
New Linux Ransomware Strain BlackSuit Shows Striking Similarities to Royal
An analysis of the Linux variant of a new ransomware strain called BlackSuit has covered significant similarities with another ransomware family calledRoyal.Tr…
New 'MichaelKors' Ransomware-as-a-Service Targeting Linux and VMware ESXi Systems
A new ransomware-as-service (RaaS) operation called MichaelKors has become the latest file-encrypting malware to target Linux andVMware ESXi systemsas of April…
Debian: DSA-5402-1: linux security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service or information leaks.
Debian LTS: DLA-3403-1: linux security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service, or information leak.
Debian LTS: DLA-3404-1: linux-5.10 security update
Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a privilege escalation, denial of service, or information leak.
RTM Locker Ransomware Targets Linux Architecture
A new ransomware binary targeting Linux systems has been attributed to the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) RTM group.
RTM Locker's First Linux Ransomware Strain Targeting NAS and ESXi Hosts
The threat actors behindRTM Lockerhave developed a ransomware strain that's capable of targeting Linux machines, marking the group's first foray into the open …
Chinese Hackers Spotted Using Linux Variant of PingPull in Targeted Cyberattacks
The Chinese nation-state group dubbedAlloy Taurusis using a Linux variant of a backdoor called PingPull as well as a new undocumented tool codenamed Sword2033.…
New Money Message Ransomware Attacks Both Windows & Linux Users
Cyble Research and Intelligence Labs (CRIL) discovered a new ransomware group called Money Message. Both Windows and Linux operating systems are targeted by th…
New Linux IceFire Ransomware Variant Discovered: What You Need to Know to Secure Your Systems
Previously known to target Windows systems only, a new Linux version of the IceFire ransomware that exploits an IBM Aspera Faspex file-sharing vulnerability ( …
New Variant of the IceFire Ransomware Targets Linux Enterprise Systems
A novel Linux version of the IceFire ransomware that exploits a vulnerability in IBM's Aspera Faspex file-sharing software has been identified by SentinelLabs,…
IceFire Ransomware Portends a Broader Shift From Windows to Linux
IceFire has changed up its OS target in recent cyberattacks, emblematic of ransomware actors increasingly targeting Linux enterprise networks, despite the extr…
IceFire Ransomware Exploits IBM Aspera Faspex to Attack Linux-Powered Enterprise Networks
A previously known Windows-based ransomware strain known as IceFire has expanded its focus to target Linux enterprise networks belonging to several media and e…