Babuk: Biting off More than they Could Chew by Aiming to Encrypt VM and *nix Systems?

This McAfee report analyzes the Babuk ransomware family, noting affiliates developing cross-platform Go binaries targeting Linux/UNIX and ESXi systems, widespread coding errors that can prevent file recovery, and an observed shift from pure encryption to data theft and extortion; it also outlines common entry vectors (phishing, public-facing exploits, stolen/valid accounts), recommended detection and protection measures, and distribution of IoCs via vendor telemetry.