Hackers are targeting unprotected Linux SSH servers to install tools for breaching additional servers, according to cybersecurity researchers at AhnLab Security Emergency Response. The attackers employ brute force to guess SSH credentials and if successful, they either install malware or sell access to the compromised server on the dark web. Researchers recommend using strong, random passwords to prevent such breaches.

Intel 471 reports extortion breaches surged 63% in 2025, with sustained activity expected in 2026 – Industrial Cyber
Intel 471 reports extortion breaches surged 63% in 2025, with sustained activity expected in 2026 Industrial Cyber

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