Linux version of TargetCompany ransomware focuses on VMware ESXi

June 5, 2024 at 07:19PM A new Linux variant of TargetCompany ransomware targets VMware ESXi environments using a custom script to execute payloads, exfiltrate data, and drop a ransom note. Trend Micro reports the ransomware encrypts specific file extensions, attributes the attacks to an affiliate named “vampire,” and provides recommendations for defense. The operation’s shift … Read more