Apr 21, 2023Ravie LakshmananSoftware Update / Network Security Cisco and VMware have released security updates to address critical security flaws in their products that could be exploited by malicious actors to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The most severe of the vulnerabilities is a command injection flaw in Cisco Industrial Network Director (CVE-2023-20036, … [Read more...] about Cisco and VMware Release Security Updates to Patch Critical Flaws in their Products
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New Wave of Ransomware Attacks Exploiting VMware Bug to Target ESXi Servers
Feb 04, 2023Ravie LakshmananEnterprise Security / Ransomware VMware ESXi hypervisors are the target of a new wave of attacks designed to deploy ransomware on compromised systems. "These attack campaigns appear to exploit CVE-2021-21974, for which a patch has been available since February 23, 2021," the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) of France said in an advisory on … [Read more...] about New Wave of Ransomware Attacks Exploiting VMware Bug to Target ESXi Servers
VMware Warns of 3 New Critical Flaws Affecting Workspace ONE Assist Software
VMware has patched five security flaws affecting its Workspace ONE Assist solution, some of which could be exploited to bypass authentication and obtain elevated permissions. Topping the list, are three critical vulnerabilities tracked as CVE-2022-31685, CVE-2022-31686, and CVE-2022-31687. All the shortcomings are rated 9.8 on the CVSS vulnerability scoring … [Read more...] about VMware Warns of 3 New Critical Flaws Affecting Workspace ONE Assist Software
Multiple Campaigns Exploit VMware Vulnerability to Deploy Crypto Miners and Ransomware
A now-patched vulnerability in VMware Workspace ONE Access has been observed being exploited to deliver both cryptocurrency miners and ransomware on affected machines. "The attacker intends to utilize a victim's resources as much as possible, not only to install RAR1Ransom for extortion, but also to spread GuardMiner to collect cryptocurrency," Fortinet FortiGuard Labs … [Read more...] about Multiple Campaigns Exploit VMware Vulnerability to Deploy Crypto Miners and Ransomware
New Malware Families Found Targeting VMware ESXi Hypervisors
Threat actors have been found deploying never-before-seen post-compromise implants in VMware's virtualization software to seize control of infected systems and evade detection. Google's Mandiant threat intelligence division referred to it as a "novel malware ecosystem" that impacts VMware ESXi, Linux vCenter servers, and Windows virtual machines, allowing attackers to maintain … [Read more...] about New Malware Families Found Targeting VMware ESXi Hypervisors
NHS Warns of Hackers Targeting Log4j Flaws in VMware Horizon
The digital security team at the U.K. National Health Service (NHS) has raised the alarm on active exploitation of Log4Shell vulnerabilities in unpatched VMware Horizon servers by an unknown threat actor to drop malicious web shells and establish persistence on affected networks for follow-on attacks. "The attack likely consists of a reconnaissance phase, where the attacker … [Read more...] about NHS Warns of Hackers Targeting Log4j Flaws in VMware Horizon
Critical Unpatched VMware Flaw Affects Multiple Corporates Products
VMware has released temporary workarounds to address a critical vulnerability in its products that could be exploited by an attacker to take control of an affected system. "A malicious actor with network access to the administrative configurator on port 8443 and a valid password for the configurator admin account can execute commands with unrestricted privileges on the … [Read more...] about Critical Unpatched VMware Flaw Affects Multiple Corporates Products
How To Install Windows 10 TP on Mac to Test, Without Ruining Your OS X
Microsoft has made available a Windows 10 Technical Preview for anyone to download. Microsoft warns that you should install the preview only if you: ● Want to try out software that’s still in development and like sharing your opinion about it. ● Don’t mind lots of updates or a UI design that might change significantly over time. ● Really know your way around a PC and feel … [Read more...] about How To Install Windows 10 TP on Mac to Test, Without Ruining Your OS X
VMware Releases VMware Fusion 7 with Support for OS X Yosemite
VMware today announced the release of VMware Fusion 7 that is optimized for the latest Mac hardware and software and aims to deliver the ultimate Windows on Mac experience. VMware is also releasing VMware Fusion 7 Pro with features for advanced users, developers and Macs in businesses. VMware Fusion 7 VMware Fusion 7 is the easiest, fastest and most reliable way to run … [Read more...] about VMware Releases VMware Fusion 7 with Support for OS X Yosemite
How to Install Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks in VMware Fusion
If you want to play or test various apps and settings you can use virtual machine instead of your mac. With VMware Fusion you can install virtual Mac OS X. Apple’s End User license agreement allows you to install up to two additional copies of Mac OS X 10.9 on a Mac that is already running a retail version of the operating system and not a pre-installed … [Read more...] about How to Install Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks in VMware Fusion