Abstract:
This project is primarily aimed at examining whether the existing Linux security
mechanisms are adequate to mitigate or minimize the impact of ransomware activities.
Linux is one of the main operating systems that is used to run the product workloads of
various small to large business applications. Ransomware makers have now
significantly increased their targeting of Linux-based operating systems. This is a very
problematic situation affecting cybersecurity mechanisms. It has therefore become
impossible to rely solely on peripheral security mechanisms. When those security
mechanisms are bypassed, ransomware can have some space to infiltrate the operating
system and carry out destructive activities internally. This thesis describes the
procedure for exploring the effectiveness of existing security mechanisms in Linux
against ransomware activity to prevent such spaces.
In order to find out whether the existing security mechanisms in Linux are
effective against ransomware activities, first researched the literature to gather
information, developed a questionnaire based on that information and sent it to the
domain experts and the industry experts to gather their opinions and suggestions. Based
on all the information gathered in the above-mentioned steps, several experiments were
designed and carried out using a POC ransomware and a well-known Linux operating
system. Based on all the facts collected via the above-mentioned strategies, the final
result was described. Entire followed procedures and collected facts related to this
work can be found in this thesis"
