Jul 22, 06:23 PM

Play Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi with New Linux Variant, Double-Extortion Tactics Revealed by Trend Micro

The Play ransomware group has expanded its operations to target VMware ESXi environments, utilizing a new Linux variant that demonstrates connections to the previously active Puma group. Recent research by Trend Micro indicates that a series of attacks have been directed at VMware ESXi servers, employing double-extortion tactics that have become a hallmark of the Play ransomware group. This development marks a significant escalation in the threat landscape for organizations relying on VMware ESXi virtualization technology.

#Play #VMware ESXi #Linux #Puma #Trend Micro

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Nicolas Krassas@Dinosn
2 years ago
New Exploit Variation Against D-Link NAS Devices (CVE-2024-3273), (Tue, Jul 23rd) https://t.co/c0Y9Fvdplg
SC Media@SCMagazine
2 years ago
A string of attacks on @VMware ESXi servers were launched by the Play #ransomware group, best known for its double-extortion tactics, according to research from @TrendMicro. #cybersecurity #infosecurity #ITsecurity https://t.co/WO8uLBSjqh
Nicolas Krassas@Dinosn
2 years ago
New Play ransomware Linux version targets VMware ESXi VMs https://t.co/EXa45HisXf

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Play Ransomware Targets VMware ESXi with New Linux Variant, Double-Extortion Tactics Revealed by Trend Micro

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