This is part of a new trend where hackers also attack Linux servers. And most companies are probably not monitoring Linux based servers. https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/ne...-now-encrypts-both-linux-and-windows-systems/
Hmm I wonder if this will affect Linux desktop users such as Chrome OS since its based off Gentoo? Or GNU Linux distros in general?
Maybe, but these guys only care about targeting file sharing software of large enterprises to maximize their profits.
It likely won't affect home users. Organised cybercriminals target companies with unpatched systems and unsafe computing practices because that's where to find the money.
Agreed. According to this desktop Linux use is less than 3% and users of a free OS is not the place to rob people. The returns would not be worth the effort. https://gs.statcounter.com/os-market-share/desktop/worldwide
Yes exactly, this won't be a risk to home users normally speaking. From what I understood, the CentOS was being exploited in this particular case.