Ransomware Gangs Actively Expanding to Attack VMware and Linux Systems

The cybersecurity landscape has experienced a dramatic shift as ransomware operators increasingly target Linux and VMware environments, abandoning their traditional focus on Windows systems. Recent threat intelligence indicates that criminal groups are developing sophisticated, Linux-native ransomware specifically engineered to exploit the unique vulnerabilities of enterprise virtualization platforms and cloud infrastructures. This strategic pivot represents a fundamental evolution in ransomware tactics. Linux systems now power over 80% of public cloud workloads and 96% of the top million web servers, making them exceptionally attractive targets for financially motivated threat actors. The perception that Linux environments are inherently secure has created a dangerous blind spot in enterprise cybersecurity postures. Security researchers haveidentifiedseveral prominent ransomware families expanding their operational scope to include Linux and VMware targets. Morphisec analysts noted th...