- Published
- Source
- BleepingComputer
- Reported by
- 6 publishers
- Filed under
- Attacks, Malware & exploits
Vulnerable Check Point Security Gateway instances have been targeted in PHP2Shell attacks that deployed data-wiping malware on VMware ESXi hosts.
Keeping malware out
- Keep operating systems, browsers and plugins patched – most malware arrives through known holes.
- Block macros and scripts from the internet, and let only approved software run where you can.
- Watch endpoint alerts for new persistence: scheduled tasks, services and run keys.
More helpNCSC: mitigating malware and ransomware attacks (opens in a new tab)
Also reported by 5 more publishers
Defender’s notebook
The attacker technique behind this story, in MITRE’s terms – and what to check in your own estate.
Data Destruction
ImpactWhat a defender checks
- Isolate affected hosts – a wiper doesn't negotiate.
- Restore from offline, tested backups.
- Use EDR to find the same tool anywhere else on the network.
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