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January 2025

Ransomware Targets ESXi Systems via Stealthy SSH Tunnels for C2 Operations

Ransomware Targets ESXi Systems via Stealthy SSH Tunnels for C2 Operations

Jan 28, 2025Ravie LakshmananRansomware / Threat Intelligence Cybersecurity researchers have found that ransomware attacks targeting ESXi systems are also leveraging the access to repurpose the appliances as a conduit to tunnel traffic to command-and-control (C2)… 

How Long Does It Take Hackers to Crack Modern Hashing Algorithms?

How Long Does It Take Hackers to Crack Modern Hashing Algorithms?

While passwords remain the first line of defense for protecting user accounts against unauthorized access, the methods for creating strong passwords and protecting them are continually evolving. For example, NIST password recommendations are now prioritizing…