Malware

Malware, or malicious software, is also available for Linux. Types include:

  • Viruses
  • Rootkits
  • Worms
  • Backdoors

This section tries to cover the different types of malware, actions that can be taken to prevent or counter them, and insights from those working with malware.

Antivirus for Linux: is it really needed?

Is antivirus really needed on Linux systems? The honest answer is that it depends on your situation and what you are running. Let's have a look why.

Dealing with Linux Malware, Insights by the Author of rkhunter

Malicious software plague computers for more than 40 years and most likely this threat will never stop. What should you know about it to protect yourself?

Interview: MalwareMustDie and their Linux malware research

Linux malware, research, and more in this interview with unixfreaxjp, te is the leader and founder of the malware research group MalwareMustDie.

Linux and rise of Ransomware

The availability of ransomware on Linux is growing. This is the story behind how things started and what we can expect to be next in the near future.

Monitoring Linux Systems for Rootkits

Learn how to protect your Linux system against malware, such as implementing security measures like file integrity monitoring and malware scanning.