vms
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Researchers have uncovered a vulnerability that allows attackers to compromise AMD’s Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) technology using a $10 device.
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Steve Ballmer famously called Linux “viral”, with some not-entirely coherent complaints about the OS. In a hilarious instance of life imitating art, Windows machines are now getting attacked through malicious Linux VM images distributed through phishing emails.
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Weaponized Linux virtual machines are used for offensive cybersecurity purposes like “penetration testing” or “exploiting vulnerabilities.” These setups often use the tools and frameworks that are designed for ethical hacking.
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Unknown attackers are trying to trick Windows users into spinning up a custom Linux virtual machine (VM) with a pre-configured backdoor, Securonix researchers have discovered.
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A new phishing campaign dubbed ‘CRON#TRAP’ infects Windows with a Linux virtual machine that contains a built-in backdoor to give stealthy access to corporate networks.
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The Kubernetes Security Response Committee has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in the Kubernetes Image Builder that could allow attackers to gain root access to virtual machines (VMs).
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The Kubernetes Security Response Committee has disclosed two security vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-9486 and CVE-2024-9594) in the Kubernetes Image Builder that could allow attackers to gain root access to virtual machines (VMs). The vulnerabilities stem from the use of default credentials during the image build process.
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Start Securing Decentralized Clouds With Confidential VMs – The New Stack
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Published in · 5 min read · 2 days ago In today’s cloud-centric world, hybrid cloud environments have become increasingly popular, allowing businesses to extend their on-premises infrastructure to the cloud seamlessly. However, onboarding isolated Windows VMs to Azure ARC, especially those with stringent security requirements, can be challenging.
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A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) called Eldorado emerged in March and comes with locker variants for VMware ESXi and Windows.
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A suspected Chinese threat actor tracked as UNC3886 uses publicly available open-source rootkits named ‘Reptile’ and ‘Medusa’ to remain hidden on VMware ESXi virtual machines, allowing them to conduct credential theft, command execution, and lateral movement.
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Notorious cyber gang UNC3944 – the crew suspected of involvement in the recent attacks on Snowflake and MGM Entertainment, and plenty more besides – has changed its tactics and is now targeting SaaS applications
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MITRE December 2023 attack: Threat actors created rogue VMs to evade detection
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State-sponsored hackers recently exploited vulnerabilities in MITRE’s Networked Experimentation, Research, and Virtualization Environment (NERVE).
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MITRE December 2023 attack: Threat actors created rogue VMs to evade detection
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MITRE shared new lessons from its own cyberattack in a blog post Wednesday, describing how China state-sponsored threat actor UNC5221 used rogue virtual machines (VMs) to evade detection and establish persistence in its VMware environment.
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May 24, 2024NewsroomEndpoint Security / Threat Intelligence
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To create a new virtual machine, go to the main dashboard, click Virtual Machines, and select Azure Virtual Machine. If you’re using the free account, this may apply to your free credits. Be sure to pause your VM when not in use to save money.