Hive Ransomware Now Targets Linux and FreeBSD

Linux and FreeBSD are being targeted by the latest version of Hive ransomware....
Hive Ransomware Now Targets Linux and FreeBSD
Written by Matt Milano
  • Linux and FreeBSD are being targeted by the latest version of Hive ransomware.

    Hive ransomware was first observed in June 2021, with the FBI warning about it in late August. Initially the ransomware targeted Windows only, but the creators are looking to expand that.

    According to security firm ESET, the hackers behind Hive have been working on a Linux and FreeBSD version.

    For the time being, the Linux and FreeBSD versions are not very effective. The ransomware tries to run as root but, unless it has root privileges, it fails to trigger encryption.

    While it’s good news that the Linux and FreeBSD versions of Hive don’t effectively work yet, “yet” is the operative word. It’s likely only a matter of time until the bugs are worked out, opening the Linux and FreeBSD communities to attack.

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