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Here are some trends in Linux malware threats in 2024:
Increased attacks
In the first quarter of 2024, there was a nearly 130% increase in attacks on Linux users compared to the same period in 2023.
New ransomware variants
Some new ransomware variants targeting Linux include:
Mallox: Updated in 2024 to target Linux devices using a Python script
TellYouThePass: A new variant of the “TargetCompany” ransomware family that targets VMware ESXi environments
Play: A new Linux variant that targets ESXi environments and uses a double-extortion tactic
Rootkits
A particularly insidious type of malware that can go undetected for long periods
Vulnerabilities
Some common vulnerabilities include backdoor.php.webshell.smmr, backdoor.asp.webshell.gifjmb, backdoor.python.webshell.ac, SQL injection, and command injection
Exploiting Ray
Attackers are exploiting a vulnerability in the open-source framework Ray, which is used for machine learning, scientific computing, and data processing
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