News.com writes about a report by U.K.security consultancy MI2g that claims that successful hacks on Linux web servers are on the rise. "In the past, hackers and virus writers have largely focused their efforts on the Windows platform, as its dominance on desktop PCs makes it a ready target. However, Linux has a large share of the Web server market, and Linux server applications are often vulnerable to attack because of mismanagement, according to the study."

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