#VirtualMachineSecurity

The Week in Ransomware – April 5th 2024 – Virtual Machines under Attack

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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 … Read more

VMware fixes critical sandbox escape flaws in VMware ESXi, Workstation, and Fusion

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March 6, 2024 at 10:41AM VMware released security updates to address critical sandbox escape vulnerabilities in ESXi, Workstation, Fusion, and Cloud Foundation products, potentially allowing unauthorized access to host systems and virtual machines on the same host. The advisory details four vulnerabilities, their impact, and provides a workaround for some issues. VMware also made security … Read more