List of FreeBSD malware From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia FreeBSD malware includes viruses, Trojans, worms and other types of malware that affect the FreeBSD operating system. Threats The following is a partial list of known FreeBSD malware: Chaos is a malware that infects Windows, Linux and FreeBSD devices[1][2] Hive, ransomware that encrypts Linux and FreeBSD systems[3] Interlock, ransomware targeting Windows and FreeBSD operating systems which appeared at the end of September 2024[4][5] References [1]Riley, Duncan (September 29, 2022). "New Cross-Platform Chaos Malware Targets Servers, Routers and FreeBSD Boxes". SiliconAngle.com. Retrieved February 9, 2026. [2]McKay, Tom (October 7, 2022). "A New Malware Literally Called Chaos Is Spreading Globally". ITBrew.com. Retrieved February 9, 2026. [3]Gatlan, Sergiu (October 29, 2021). "Hive Ransomware Now Encrypts Linux and FreeBSD Systems". Bleeping Computer. Retrieved February 9, 2026. [4]Abrams, Lawrence (November 3, 2024). "Meet Interlock — The New Ransomware Targeting FreeBSD Servers". Bleeping Computer. Retrieved February 9, 2026. [5]"FreeBSD Servers Subjected to Novel Interlock Ransomware Attacks". SC Media. CyberRisk Alliance. November 4, 2024. Retrieved February 9, 2026. Related Articles