Black Basta Ransomware Targets ESXi Servers in Active Campaign

The new ransomware strain Black Basta is now actively targeting VMware ESXi servers in an ongoing campaign, encrypting files inside a targeted volumes folder. [TechWeb]( Follow Dark Reading: [RSS]( June 09, 2022 LATEST SECURITY NEWS & COMMENTARY [Black Basta Ransomware Targets ESXi Servers in Active Campaign]( The new ransomware strain Black Basta is now actively targeting VMware ESXi servers in an ongoing campaign, encrypting files inside a targeted volumes folder. [Talon Grasps Victory at a Jubilant RSAC Innovation Sandbox]( Spirits were high at the return of the in-person contest, which kicked off by bringing last year's virtual event winner on stage. [How Do We Secure Our Cities From Attack?]( Physical access matters in keeping people and buildings safe. Points to consider when establishing a physical security protocol are ways to lock down an area to keep people safe, approaches to communicate clear safety directions, and access control. 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