5 Linux malware families SMBs should protect themselves against

There’s no shortage of reasons why an SMB might use Linux to run their business: There are plenty of distros to choose from, it’s generally free, and perhaps above all — it’s secure. The common wisdom goes that Linux malware is rare, and for the most part this is true. Thanks to its built-in...

eCh0raix Ransomware Variant Targets QNAP, Synology NAS Devices

Operators of the nearly-year-old eCh0raix ransomware strain that’s been used to target QNAP and Synology network-attached storage NAS devices in past, separate campaigns have, gotten more efficient. According to researchers, both have put out a new variant that can target either vendors’ devices ...

Researchers Unearth Links Between SunCrypt and QNAPCrypt Ransomware

SunCrypt, a ransomware strain that went on to infect several targets last year, may be an updated version of the QNAPCrypt ransomware, which targeted Linux-based file storage systems, according to new research. "While the two ransomware families are operated by distinct different threat actors on...

Stubborn Malware Targets QNAP NAS Hardware Specifically

UPDATE Top-selling network attached storage devices NAS made by QNAP Systems are being singled out by attackers, who have crafted malware specifically designed for the vendor’s hardware. Researchers at the Finland’s National Cyber Security Centre NCSC-FI reported the targeted attacks late last...

Unusual Linux Ransomware Targets NAS Servers

A rare instance of ransomware targeting Linux-based file storage systems network-attached storage servers, specifically has been spotted, spreading via 15 separate but related campaigns. The adversaries behind the effort are continuing their depredations on an ongoing basis, according to...