Reply to post: Re: Linux as a target? But is this really the case?

Monero-mining botnet targets Windows, Linux web servers

Pascal Monett Silver badge

Re: Linux as a target? But is this really the case?

You might be right, but you should avoid thinking that Linux is impervious to infection. Privilege escalation exists, even in Linux world, and malware is capable of taking over a Linux box.

As usual, proceeding with caution is always a good thing.

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