Ransomware attacks exploiting VMware ESXi infrastructure follow a pattern, regardless of the file-encrypting malware used, according to cybersecurity firm Sygnia. The cyberattacks involve initial access via phishing or exploitation of vulnerabilities, escalated privileges to access ESXi or vCenter, ransomware deployment and data exfiltration. They also encrypt backup systems and spread to non-virtualized servers. The firm has urged robust backups, log monitoring, strong authentication and network restrictions to ban lateral movement.
Experts: Shutdown Strains Healthcare Cyber Defenses – GovInfoSecurity
Experts: Shutdown Strains Healthcare Cyber Defenses GovInfoSecurity
