LXer: Unlocking the Secrets of Linux Security: An Expert Analysis
by LXer from LinuxQuestions.org on (#6D8VW)
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Linux security is anything but stagnant. It's no secret that cybercriminals are exploiting the growing popularity of the OS and the high-value servers and devices it powers worldwide with new and evolving attacks such as malware and rootkits. Despite the reputation Linux has earned of being an exceptionally secure and stable OS , Linux malware is on the rise, and the number of new Linux malware variants reached a record high in the first half of 2022 , as researchers discovered nearly 1.7 million samples during this period.
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Linux security is anything but stagnant. It's no secret that cybercriminals are exploiting the growing popularity of the OS and the high-value servers and devices it powers worldwide with new and evolving attacks such as malware and rootkits. Despite the reputation Linux has earned of being an exceptionally secure and stable OS , Linux malware is on the rise, and the number of new Linux malware variants reached a record high in the first half of 2022 , as researchers discovered nearly 1.7 million samples during this period.
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