Scattered Spider Targets VMware ESXi to Disrupt Critical Infrastructure
TL;DR
The cybercrime group Scattered Spider is targeting VMware ESXi hypervisors in North America using social engineering and sophisticated tactics to deploy ransomware, potentially causing severe infrastructure disruptions. Organizations are advised to enhance security measures, including system hardening and monitoring, especially as VMware vSphere approaches end-of-life.
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