Security News > 2022 > January > Linux malware sees 35% growth during 2021
The number of malware infections targeting Linux devices rose by 35% in 2021, most commonly to recruit IoT devices for DDoS attacks.
In 2021, there was a 35% rise in malware targeting Linux systems compared to 2020.
XorDDoS, Mirai, and Mozi were the most prevalent families, accounting for 22% of all Linux-targeting malware attacks observed in 2021.
XorDDoS is a versatile Linux trojan that works in multiple Linux system architectures, from ARM to x64.
An Intezer report analyzing 2020 stats found that Linux malware families increased by 40% in 2020 compared to the previous year.
In the first six months of 2020, a steep rise of 500% in Golang malware was recorded, showing that malware authors were looking for ways to make their code run on multiple platforms.
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