I know that from basic reasoning (what if I wanted to to make money via hacking) and the fact that allmost everyday there is news about someone being ransomed o

I know that from basic reasoning (what if I wanted to to make money via hacking) and the fact that allmost everyday there is news about someone being ransomed on windows, but very, very rarely (if at all) on linux (on the desktop). Lower numbers, sure, but also a higher IT affinity. Overall not worth the hassle.