The number of detected Linux malware strains grew by 50% year-on-year as its popularity grew hugely.
Linux might be enjoying a boost as more and more devices get powered by the operating system, but with popularity also inevitably come crooks, with new reports claiming the number of malware targeting the software skyrocketing in 2022.
Findings from Atlas VPN based on data from threat intelligence platform AV-ATLAS, claims that in 2022 there were 1.9 million new Linux malware threats, bringing the figure up 50% year-on-year.
Most of the new Linux (opens in new tab) malware samples were discovered in the first three months of the year, the report further claims.
