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Chinese Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Flaw in VMware ESXi Technology A Chinese cyber-espionage group called UNC3886, which has been previously spotted targeting VMware ESXi hosts, has been exploiting a zero-day authentication bypass flaw in the virtualization technology to execute privileged commands on the guest virtual machines (VMs). The vulnerability was discovered by researchers from Mandiant, who…
Cyberespionage Group Exploits Zero-Day Vulnerability in VMware ESXi Chinese cyberespionage group UNC3886 has been caught exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in VMware ESXi for privilege escalation purposes, according to the cybersecurity firm, Mandiant. The group has been installing backdoors on ESXi hypervisors to gain command execution, reverse shell capabilities, and file manipulation. Using malicious vSphere Installation…
Recent cybersecurity reports have signaled an alarming trend in the use of the VMware ESXi hypervisor. Since it doesn’t support third-party malware detection capabilities, it has become a popular target for ransomware attackers. They can leverage well-known vulnerabilities to gain control over multiple virtual machines on a host, thus exposing victims to considerable ransomware attacks….
In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, internet security is becoming increasingly important. With the rising threat of cybercrime and data breaches, it is imperative for companies to take proactive measures to protect their sensitive information. Luckily, there are several tools available in the market that can help IT managers secure their networks and save time. One…
Leaked Babuk Code Fuels New Wave of VMware ESXi Ransomware The cybersecurity firm SentinelOne has issued a warning regarding a rise in newly developed ransomware families that aim to infect VMware ESXi systems using the leaked Babuk source code. The Babuk ransomware targeted several organizations in January 2021; its malware source code was later leaked…
Royal Ransomware: A New and More Dangerous Threat The Royal ransomware group has recently stepped up its operations since bursting on the scene last summer, mounting attacks against critical infrastructure, education, and healthcare targets. The group is notable for targeting Linux, VMware ESXi environments, and using the BatLoader first-stage malware dropper, among other tactics. Since…