Breaking Down BERT Ransomware: Lessons for Linux & ESXi Defenders

Ransomware is nothing new to us as Linux admins and infosec folks”it’s pretty much part of the modern threat landscape now. But when I say “BERT ransomware,” you may want to sit up and pay closer attention. Officially tracked as “Water Pombero” by Trend Micro, BERT isn’t just another ransomware strain making a splash. It’s a calculated, cross-platform threat that specifically hones in on both Windows and Linux systems. Oh, and for those of you running ESXi in your virtualized data centers? BERT has you in its crosshairs, too.LinuxSecurity – Security ArticlesRead More