Hackers often target Linux SSH servers due to their widespread use in hosting critical services, and the following loopholes make them vulnerable, providing opportunities to hackers for unauthorized access and potential exploitation:- Weak passwords Unpatched vulnerabilities Misconfigurations Cybersecurity researchers at AhnLab Security Emergency Response Center (ASEC) recently identified that hackers actively attack the Linux SSH servers to deploy scanner malware. Technical analysis Threat actors target poorly managed servers, seeking IP and SSH credentials for DDoS and CoinMiner malware.

Source: GBHackers