BlackBasta is the latest ransomware to target ESXi virtual machines on Linux

BlackBasta, an alleged subdivision of the ransomware group Conti, just began supporting the encryption of VMwares ESXi virtual machines VM installed on enterprise Linux servers. Because more and more organizations have begun using VMs for cost-effectiveness and easier management of devices, this...

System Hardening Guide

The purpose of system hardening is to eliminate as many security risks as possible. Hardening is the process of securing a system by reducing its attack surface. A system has a larger vulnerability surface the more functions it fulfills; in principle a single-function system is more secure than a...