VMware ESXi Servers Targeted by New Ransomware Variant

VMware ESXi Servers Targeted by New Ransomware Variant

A new double-extortion ransomware variant targets VMware ESXi servers, security researchers have found. The group behind it, named Cicada3301, has been promoting its ransomware-as-a-service operation since June. Once an attacker has initial access to a corporate network, they can copy and encrypt its private data using the Cicada3301 ransomware. They can then withhold the decryption … Read more