Category: Winboat

  • Examining the Linux PPA Ransomware Scare: Is There Enough Evidence?

    Examining the Linux PPA Ransomware Scare: Is There Enough Evidence?

    Hysteria surrounding potential Linux malware has taken hold, primarily due to claims about a PPA being involved in distributing ransomware. The situation started when a user encountered issues with the WinBoat application, which allows Windows apps to run on Linux. After attempting to resolve a connectivity issue related to FreeRDP, the user added a custom…