The new LockFile ransomware exploits recently discovered ProxyShell and PetitPotam vulnerabilities to increase its chances of hacking and encrypting corporate networks. Experts from TG Soft and well-known information security researcher Kevin Beaumont reported about the new threat. They write that LockFile operators are using recently discovered vulnerabilities, collectively known as ProxyShell, to attack Microsoft Exchange… Continue reading LockFile ransomware adopts ProxyShell and PetitPotam vulnerabilities
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Over 2000 Exchange Servers Hacked Using ProxyShell Exploit
Researchers at Huntress Labs estimate that over the past few days, about 2,000 Microsoft Exchange mail servers have been compromised and infected with backdoors, because their owners have not installed patches to fix ProxyShell vulnerabilities. Let me remind you that the vulnerabilities, which were collectively called ProxyShell, were discussed at the Black Hat conference in… Continue reading Over 2000 Exchange Servers Hacked Using ProxyShell Exploit
Hackers exploit ProxyShell vulnerabilities to install backdoors
Experts warn that hackers are attacking Microsoft Exchange servers, exploiting ProxyShell vulnerabilities, and installing backdoors on them for subsequent access. Let me remind you that the vulnerabilities, which are collectively called ProxyShell, were recently discussed at the Black Hat conference. ProxyShell combines three vulnerabilities that allow remote code execution without authentication on Microsoft Exchange servers.… Continue reading Hackers exploit ProxyShell vulnerabilities to install backdoors