Ransomware Attacks on ESXi Appliances via SSH Tunneling
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🕵️♂️ Ransomware Attacks Target ESXi Appliances Using SSH Tunneling. Recent trends show that ESXi appliances are increasingly targeted by ransomware groups due to their critical role in virtualized infrastructures. Attackers exfiltrate and encrypt virtual machine images, causing significant operational disruptions and reputational damage. To evade detection, they employ SSH tunneling techniques, allowing them to blend malicious traffic with legitimate network activity. The article emphasizes the importance of monitoring and logging on ESXi appliances, recommending centralized log management to enhance forensic investigations. It also outlines actionable defense strategies, including configuring syslog forwarding and monitoring for suspicious activities, to protect against these evolving threats.
