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Critical VMware ESXi Hypervisor Vulnerability
The conversation discusses a vulnerability in VMware ESXi hypervisors that grants full admin privileges to threat actors. The vulnerability has been exploited by ransomware groups to deploy ransomware after gaining access to a network. The hosts emphasize the importance of patching systems and working with security teams or MSP/MSSPs to address the vulnerability. They also highlight the need for better…
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🔴July 31’s Top Cyber News NOW! – Ep 676
The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every day. Check out Barricade Cyber for #incidentresponse, #ransomware protection, and business recovery services: Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Go to and use promo code SIMPLYCYBER for 20% off. Check out John Strand’s Pay What You…
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Record-Breaking $75 Million Ransom Paid To Dark Angels Gang!
Cybercriminals gravitate towards ransomware attacks for one simple reason: money. According to ransomware statistics compiled by Varonis, the largest ransom payout was in 2021 when insurance giant CNA Financial reportedly paid an astonishing $40 million. However, the latest Zscaler ThreatLabz ransomware report suggests that this deplorable record has now been broken. Coming in at nearly twice as much, the Zscaler…
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🔴July 30’s Top Cyber News NOW! – Ep 675
The stories that matter most to #cybersecurity insiders, analysts, and business leaders. Delivered every day. Check out Barricade Cyber for #incidentresponse, #ransomware protection, and business recovery services: Take control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Go to and use promo code SIMPLYCYBER for 20% off. Check out John Strand’s Pay What You…
Read More » New Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi Virtual Machines
In this clip from Security Weekly News, Doug White discusses the latest threat from Play ransomware, which now deploys a dedicated Linux locker targeting VMware ESXi virtual machines. Discover how this new variant evades detection and the potential impact on organizations. Don’t miss out on this crucial update in cybersecurity! 🚨 Catch the full episode here: #ransomware #CyberSecurity #VMwareESXi #SecurityNews…
Read More »Unveiling Eldorado Ransomware: A New Threat Targeting Windows and VMware ESXi Systems
Emergence of Eldorado Ransomware Overview: A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) called Eldorado has surfaced, targeting both Windows systems and VMware ESXi virtual machines. This threat is notable for its capacity to encrypt large networks and demand substantial ransoms. Key Details: • Capabilities: Eldorado ransomware has the ability to encrypt data on both Windows systems and VMware ESXi virtual machines, which are…
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