VMware
VMware vulnerability leads ransomware to encrypt mass virtual machines
All these days we have seen hackers targeting Windows and Linux machines. But now they seem to be after the encryption of mass virtual machines by exploiting a vulnerability in VMware ESXi software. Hackers are now exploiting this flaw to encrypt virtual machines on a massive scale. The vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-37085, has been rated […]
SEi Ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers as APT Inc
Recently, a notorious ransomware group previously known as SE#i Ransomware has rebranded itself as APT Inc., setting its sights on VMware ESXi servers worldwide, particularly in corporate environments. This campaign predominantly targets Linux-based systems using the Babuk Encryptor, while Windows environments are hit with the LockBit 3.0 encryptor. The activity reportedly began in February 2024 […]
Agenda Ransomware Targeting VMware and 17k Microsoft Exchange servers vulnerable to cyber attacks
Agenda Ransomware targets VMware servers A recent emergence in the cyber threat landscape has revealed the presence of a new variant of ransomware known as Agenda Ransomware, which has swiftly made its mark by targeting VMware ESXi servers worldwide. This variant, suspected to be a recent addition to the malware arsenal, has been active since […]
VMware customers anxious about ransomware threats
VMware has recently made headlines on Google News due to ransomware attacks targeting the company. This development has left its customers feeling uneasy and prompted them to search for alternative products that are more secure. The increasing licensing costs have only intensified the quest for alternative virtualization software. Customers are now grappling with the perception […]
Unpatched VMware servers vulnerable to Ransomware Attacks
France, Canada, Finland, and Italy have collectively released a warning against a ransomware attack that is targeting VMware servers through a vulnerability. And if facts are considered, the issue seems to be a two-year-old susceptibility that was fixed already. However, thousands of systems are still vulnerable to attacks, says the National Cybersecurity Agency (ACN) of […]
Cyber threat related headlines trending on Google
According to McAfee Cybersecurity Report of this month, a new malware is being circulated on Google Play Store through various apps such as task managers, flashlight, calendar, camera apps, notepad, and games. And has the potential to take control of victim’s device and access websites without the knowledge of victims. Researchers estimate that the infected […]
Ransomware news headlines trending on Google
First is the news related to new ransomware dubbed Cheers that is seen targeting mainly Vmware ESXi Servers. As virtualization software allows cyber crooks to spread malware to many devices, it has become a soft target to criminal gangs spreading Lockbit, Hive, and RansomEXX. Technically, if a machine hosts a dozen virtual machines meant to […]
VMware adds Cloud Security extension to Containers and Kubernetes
VMware announced cloud based workload protection and extended the support to Containers and Kubernetes through Carbon Black Cloud Platform. Therefore, it allows an increase in visibility, enables compliance, and offered enhanced security for containerized applications operating on public and private cloud environments. Initially, when it was released in December, Carbon Black Container was only used […]
VMware acquires cloud security startup Mesh7
Cloud Security startup Mesh7 has been acquired by Virtualization software providing leader VMware as it has been made official by both the companies today. Trade analysts say that the acquisition will boost VMware’s cloud native capabilities and will also bolster its Kubernetes and micro-services support. Highly placed sources say that Mesh7’s auto discovering and auto-learning […]
VMware vulnerability causes increase in ransomware attacks
All the corporate networks out there you better be aware of the incident where ransomware spreading threat actors are seen exploiting the vulnerabilities of VMware ESXi software. RansomExx Gang is seen exploiting CVE-2019-5544 and CVE-2020-3992 virtual software infecting the machines on the network with the file encrypting malware. So, companies using the said software are […]
