LXer: New Research Reveals Linux Vulnerability Exploitation Has Doubled
by LXer from LinuxQuestions.org on (#6N40Y)
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Recently conducted research by Kaspersky indicates an alarming rise in cyberattacks using exploits against Linux systems. Data from Kaspersky Security Network indicates a nearly 130 percent spike in attacks targeting Linux users over the same timeframe last year compared with this quarter's timeframe. Furthermore, 65 percent more CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) were registered over four years, which indicates an increasing trend in Linux vulnerabilities.
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Recently conducted research by Kaspersky indicates an alarming rise in cyberattacks using exploits against Linux systems. Data from Kaspersky Security Network indicates a nearly 130 percent spike in attacks targeting Linux users over the same timeframe last year compared with this quarter's timeframe. Furthermore, 65 percent more CVEs (Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures) were registered over four years, which indicates an increasing trend in Linux vulnerabilities.
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