With an emphasis placed on protecting Windows endpoints, the antivirus industry is struggling to detect Linux threats. In a 2019 study conducted by researchers at Team CYRU, 78% or 6,931 known Linux threats were undetected by top-30 AV products.
Here are just a few examples of previously undetected Linux threats:
HiddenWasp Malware Stings Targeted Linux Systems
EvilGnome: Rare Malware Spying on Desktop Users
Implications on cloud security
Cloud adoption is accelerating. The Linux OS already runs 90 percent of the public cloud workload, which means subpar detection of Linux threats poses a significant risk to enterprise cloud security.
We’re eager to share our new initiative providing a weekly feed of the latest low-detected Linux threat hashes. Security teams can use this info to protect their cloud servers and other systems against these emerging threats.
What will I receive?
A weekly email containing hashes of the latest low-detected Linux threats our researchers have compiled using code reuse analysis and other techniques.
What can I do with this info?
- Add these hashes to your blocklist to protect your systems
- Gather intel about the latest Linux threats to prepare your organization for future incidents