Linux Platform: Cyber Threats And Trends

This report surveys Linux-targeted threats observed by Cyble Research Labs, highlighting a rise in Linux malware families (ransomware, coinminers, botnets, RATs) and active exploitation of vulnerabilities affecting IoT and server infrastructure; it details ESXi-targeting ransomware (LockBit, BlackMatter, Avoslocker, REvil), cross-platform cryptominers and botnets (LemonDuck, Mirai variants), recent RATs (CronRAT, SysJoker), common infection vectors (unpatched CVEs, brute-force, phishing), and provides basic mitigation recommendations such as patching, backups, and credential hygiene.