VMware (VMware ESXi and Horizon DaaS) Data Breach
VMware (VMware ESXi and Horizon DaaS) experienced a data breach that was reported on November 3, 2021. VMware ESXi and Horizon Desktop as a Service (DaaS) OpenSLP contains a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability that allows an attacker with network access to port 427 to overwrite the heap of the Ope
Key Facts
- Organization
- VMware (VMware ESXi and Horizon DaaS)
- Date Reported
- November 3, 2021
- Incident Type
- ransomware
- Industry
- Technology
- Severity Score
- 6/10
- Confidence Level
- high
- Tags
Source
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Understanding ransomware Incidents
Ransomware attacks encrypt organizational data and demand payment for recovery. They often involve data exfiltration before encryption, enabling double extortion. Organizations should maintain offline backups and incident response plans.