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A new bit of ransomware is now attacking Linux-based machines, specifically the folders associated with serving web pages. Called Linux.Encoder.1 the ransomware will encrypt your MySQL, Apache, and home/root folders. The system then asks for a single bitcoin to decrypt the files.
From Dr.Web Antivirus:
Once launched with administrator privileges, the Trojan dubbed Linux.Encoder.1 downloads files containing cybercriminals’ demands and a file with the path to a public RSA key. After that, the malicious program starts as a daemon and deletes the original files. Subsequently, the RSA key is used to store AES keys which will be employed by the Trojan to encrypt files on the infected computer.
[Ed's Comment: Emphasis mine.]
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How many QA engineers does it take to screw in a lightbulb?
3: 1 to screw it in and 2 to say "I told you so" when it doesn't work.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday November 09 2015, @02:02AM
Your definition of "pwned HARD" seems to be substantially at variance from mine. My recollection--which could be flawed--is that, while there are theoretical instances in which a linux box could have been hacked, few of these vulnerabilities have actually been exploited in the real world; I seem to recall that many (most? all?) of these instances require either physical access to the machine or the root password. Contrast this with the many instances in which real-world havoc has been wreaked on windows machines causing significant network outages. As I said, my recollection could be flawed. I am curious to see what you will respond with to disabuse me of my ignorance.