The security level of operating systems

A recent report from Elastic Security Labs has revealed surprising information about the security of different operating systems. Contrary to popular belief, the Linux operating system has proven to be the least secure, accounting for 54% of all malware, adware and Trojan infections. This can be attributed, in part, to the increased use of cloud-based devices using Linux as an operating system. Cloud servers and services running Linux are often poorly protected, making them attractive targets for cybercriminals seeking access to companies' internal systems.

Meanwhile, Apple Mac computers, which were long considered less prone to malware infections compared to Windows systems, have been questioned for their security. Although malicious programs only account for 6% of threats on macOS, this finding challenges the common perception that Mac devices are safer. In fact, recent reports have shown that Mac computers have also been victims of malicious software attacks. For example, viruses have been detected in Mac that are dedicated to mining cryptocurrencies, which highlights the vulnerability of these systems.

On the other hand, computers with Windows operating system continue to be vulnerable to malware attacks, accounting for approximately 39% of all infections. Trojans stand out as the most used and popular type of malware, covering 80.5% of attacks. Among the most frequent Trojans, Cobalt Strike stands out, preferred by hackers and employed in 34.5% of attacks worldwide. In addition, there has been an increase in the popularity of techniques such as cryptocurrency miners, which account for 11.3% of attacks, and ransomware, which occupies 3.7% of cases.