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The Resurrection of CVE-2021-21974: The Ransomware Attack on VMware ESXI Hypervisors that Doesn’t Seem to Go Away

CATO Networks

The ransomware attack that exploits a vulnerability in VMware ESXi hypervisors, has reportedly hit over 500 machines this past weekend. Its the place where administrators go to manage virtual machines, networks, storage, and more. Vectors include phishing attacks, network intrusion, or exploitation of another vulnerability.

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Paolo Maffezzoli posted an update: Ransomware gang uses SSH tunnels for stealthy VMware ESXi […]

4sysops

Ransomware gang uses SSH tunnels for stealthy VMware ESXi access Ransomware groups are increasingly targeting VMware ESXi hypervisors by utilizing SSH tunneling to remain hidden while maintaining access. Cybersecurity firm Sygnia notes that attackers typically exploit known vulnerabilities or compromised credentials to gain entry.

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The Software Revolution’s Next Stop: The Enterprise Network

CATO Networks

This problem was addressed by Virtualization and the Hypervisor. By decoupling the hardware and the software through the hypervisor, it was possible to quickly move virtual operating system images (basically Windows or Linux instances and the applications that runs on them) across physical servers in the case of a failure.

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Kubernetes Networking 101

Kentik

Understanding the network footprint of applications and services is now essential for delivering fast and reliable services in cloud-native environments. Networking is not evaporating into the cloud but instead has become a critical component that underpins every part of modern application architecture. A Refresh: Kubernetes Basics.

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VMware clients: Strategic migration to Nutanix & Cisco

The Network DNA

VMware clients: Strategic migration to Nutanix & Cisco Software-defined Nutanix needs servers to run its HCI software and AHV hypervisor. The goal is to allow organizations to repurpose previously deployed UCS servers, including blade servers, to run the Nutanix AHV hypervisor. Full news : Happy 10th Birthday AHV!

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The Meltdown-Spectre Exploits: Lock-down your Servers, Update Cloud Instances

CATO Networks

Cato Research Labs analyzed the security impact of vulnerabilities Spectre (CVE-2017-5753, and CVE-2017-5715) Meltdown (CVE-2017-5754) on Cato Cloud and our customers networks. Most cloud providers have already patched the underlying hypervisors. Any measures needed to protect the software or hardware have been taken by Cato.

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Veeam Backup & Replication

Akins IT

Restoring from private cloud to on-prem is much faster than attempting to restore from public cloud to on-prem, as the files are already accessible in your network. Private cloud backups will also require a large amount of free storage and powerful internal networking to perform consistently and efficiently.