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Ransomware Groups Target Critical VMware vCenter Flaw
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Fusion42 · 16 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Ransomware groups are exploiting a critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2026-59310) in VMware vCenter that was patched by Broadcom in July. Organizations are being urged by CISA to accelerate patching and maintenance to mitigate high-value attack risks on virtualized environments.
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Ransomware attackers now actively exploit a known vCenter flaw, forcing you to fast-track patching or face severe breaches. This vulnerability turns your core virtual environment management into a critical attack vector you cannot ignore.
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