Malicious hackers and are developing more tools to target Linux-based systems used by government and big business. . At a time when use of open-source platforms are on the rise, researchers at Kaspersky have warned that sophisticated hackers and crooks are increasingly targeting Linux-based devices using tools specifically designed to exploit vulnerabilities in the platform. While Windows tends to be more frequently targeted in mass malware attacks, this is not always the case when it comes to advanced persistent threats (APTs), in which an intruder – often a nation-state or state-sponsored group - establishes an illicit, long-term presence on a network. . Experts alert to escalating risks as cybercriminals increasingly focus on Windows networks utilized by corporations and public sectors alike.. Linux Targeting, Malicious Hackers, Advanced Persistent Threats, Open Source Risks. . Brittany Day
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