Linux version of TargetCompany ransomware focuses on VMware ESXi
Researchers observed a new Linux variant of the TargetCompany ransomware family that targets VMware ESXi environments using a custom shell script to deliver and execute payloads. [...]
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Researchers observed a new Linux variant of the TargetCompany ransomware family that targets VMware ESXi environments using a custom shell script to deliver and execute payloads. [...]
On the third day of the Pwn2Own hacking contest, security researchers were awarded $185,000 after demonstrating 5 zero-day exploits targeting Windows 11, Ubuntu Desktop, and the VMware Workstation virtualization software. [...]
A relatively new ransomware operation known as Nevada seems to grow its capabilities quickly as security researchers noticed improved functionality for the locker targeting Windows and VMware ESXi systems. [...]
Horizon3 security researchers have released proof-of-concept (PoC) code for a VMware vRealize Log Insight vulnerability chain that allows attackers to gain remote code execution on unpatched appliances. [...]
Security researchers with Horizon3's Attack Team will release next week an exploit targeting a vulnerability chain for gaining remote code execution on unpatched VMware vRealize Log Insight appliances. [...]
Proof-of-concept exploit code will be released later this week for a critical vulnerability allowing remote code execution (RCE) without authentication in several VMware products. [...]
Cybersecurity researchers did not disappoint, with reports linking RansomCartel to REvil, on OldGremlin hackers targeting Russia with ransomware, a new data exfiltration tool used by BlackByte, a warning that ransomware actors are exploiting VMware vulnerabilities, and finally, our own report on the Venus Ransomware. [...]
Security researchers observed malicious campaigns leveraging a critical vulnerability in VMware Workspace One Access to deliver various malware, including the RAR1Ransom tool that locks files in password-protected archives. [...]
Security researchers observed malicious campaigns leveraging a critical vulnerability in VMware Workspace One Access to deliver various malware, including the RAR1Ransom tool that locks files in password-protected archives. [...]
Proof-of-concept exploit code is about to be published for a vulnerability that allows administrative access without authentication in several VMware products. [...]
Security researchers have published various proof of concepts (PoCs) scripts for exploiting CVE-2022-22954 on social media and other channels, essentially enabling malicious actors to attack unpatched systems. [...]
Security researchers have published various proof of concepts (PoCs) scripts for exploiting CVE-2022-22954 on social media and other channels, essentially enabling malicious actors to attack unpatched systems. [...]
The Hive ransomware operation has converted their VMware ESXi Linux encryptor to the Rust programming language and added new features to make it harder for security researchers to snoop on victim's ransom negotiations. [...]