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Broadcom Shares Plunge on Major VMware Security Threat
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Fusion42 · 15 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Broadcom shares fell 6% following reports of active exploitation of a critical vulnerability in VMware vCenter Syslog Server, which allows remote attackers to install persistent access tools despite a recent emergency patch.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Cybersecurity, and 2 sources have reported it.
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You face immediate pressure to enhance your cybersecurity monitoring if you use or build on VMware virtual infrastructure. Attackers exploited patched flaws within days, showing fast-moving threats demand urgent response.
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2 sources · 14 Aug 2026
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