Top Ransomware Now Targeting Linux | Cyber Protection Operation Center News

There is a new version of LockBit ransomware designed to encrypt files on Linux servers. The new version is specifically targeting ESXi servers, which means that encrypting a single server could impact a company significantly, as this would mean that many virtual machines (VMs) would be encrypted on each impacted server.

LockBit is one of the most prolific ransomware families, with over 200 victims listed on their leak site in the third quarter of 2021 after the emergence of LockBit 2.0 in July. LockBit was also responsible for the ransomware attack on Accenture, in which they allegedly demanded a ransom of USD 50 million from the company.

The Linux variant of LockBit is harder to detect, but employs the same tactics as LockBit 2.0 – stealing data before encrypting it to use double-extortion tactics in the form of a threat that the data will be released or sold, and even offering a cut of the profits to individuals who are willing to give up their corporate credentials in order to spread the ransomware more efficiently.

Acronis Cyber Protect protects your Linux systems with multi-layered detection engines to stop malware and Active Protection to prevent ransomware from encrypting your data.

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