Cerber

Malware updated 14 days ago (2024-10-17T13:02:53.120Z)
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Cerber is a type of malware, specifically a ransomware variant that targets systems to exploit and damage them. Ransomware is a form of malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. Cerber infiltrates systems through suspicious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the user's knowledge. Once inside, it can disrupt operations and hold data hostage for ransom. A Linux variant of Cerber has been identified as targeting Atlassian servers, exploiting a vulnerability known as CVE-2023-22518. This was discovered when threat actors started using this flaw to deliver the Cerber ransomware, prompting Atlassian to elevate the severity rating of the vulnerability. Hackers exploited an authentication bypass flaw in Atlassian to encrypt files with the Cerber ransomware. In some instances, threat groups were able to deploy the Cerber ransomware by exploiting two recent vulnerabilities in Atlassian Confluence. The exploitation of this vulnerability by Cerber ransomware has had significant impacts. For example, the Allied Pilots Association reported a suspected ransomware attack that knocked several systems offline. Other notable attacks include a major ransomware attack on Mexico City's Querétaro Intercontinental Airport by the LockBit group and a threat of a massive data breach faced by Shimano from the same group. In response to these escalating threats, an alliance of 40 countries has vowed not to pay ransoms to cybercriminals.
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The CVE-2023-22518 Vulnerability is associated with Cerber. CVE-2023-22518 is a critical vulnerability that was discovered in all versions of Atlassian Confluence Data Center and Server products. Identified as an improper authorization flaw, it posed significant risks including potential data loss if exploited by an unauthenticated attacker. The vulnerabilitUnspecified
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