April 5, 2024 at 06:04PM
Numerous enterprises have fallen victim to ransomware attacks on virtual machine platforms, causing widespread disruption and loss of services. Attackers targeted companies like Panera, Omni Hotels, and IxMetro Powerhost, encrypting their virtual machines and demanding ransom. The attacks highlight the vulnerability of virtual machine platforms and the importance of robust security measures.
The meeting notes provide a comprehensive overview of recent ransomware attacks on VMware ESXi and other virtual machine platforms. These attacks have caused substantial disruptions and losses for various organizations, including Panera, Omni Hotels, and Chilean hosting provider IxMetro Powerhost. The notes also emphasize the importance of securing virtual machine platforms and applying the latest security updates to prevent such disastrous outages.
Additionally, several new ransomware variants have been identified by PCrisk, appending various extensions and dropping ransom notes, expanding the landscape of ransomware threats. Moreover, there are updates on cyber incidents affecting MarineMax, Jackson County, and Leicester City Council. The notes conclude with various new ransomware variants identified by security researchers and a message wishing everyone a pleasant weekend.
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