The Platform Matters: A Comparative Study on Linux and Windows Ransomware Attacks

Research by: Marc Salinas Fernandez

Key Points

• Check Point Research (CPR) provides a case study of some of the most recent ransomware attacks targeting Linux systems and ESXi systems which have been increasing over the last few years.


• Although we have long been aware of similar ransomware threats in Windows environments, the versions targeting Linux are still relatively simpler.


• The release of Babuk’s source code in 2021 has clearly facilitated the emergence of a multitude of ransomware families.


• Many of …

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