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Symantec Company CyberSecurity Posture

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Company Details

Linkedin ID:

symantec

Website:

https://www.broadcom.com/products/cybersecurity

Employees number:

12,974

Number of followers:

443,760

NAICS:

5112

Industry Type:

Software Development

Homepage:

broadcom.com

IP Addresses:

Company ID:

SYM_1101791

Scan Status:

In-progress

Symantec Risk Score (AI oriented)

Between 750 and 799

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Updated: 18/01/2026

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Past Incidents

Attack Types

Entity	Type	Severity	Impact	Seen	Supply Chain Source	Incident Details
Symantec	Ransomware	100	5	6/2025	NA	BRO3105131112625
Rankiteo Explanation : Attack threatening the organization’s existence Description: Broadcom, a global technology leader valued at hundreds of billions, was among the high-profile victims of Cl0p’s ransomware attack exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle’s E-Business Suite (CVE-2025-61882 and CVE-2025-21884). The cybercriminal group exfiltrated sensitive corporate and customer data, threatening to leak or sell it unless a ransom was paid. The breach compromised critical systems, risking financial records, proprietary business data, and third-party customer information. Cl0p’s extortion tactics included warnings of public disclosure on their blog, torrent leaks, or sales to malicious actors, amplifying reputational and operational risks. Given Broadcom’s role in semiconductor and infrastructure technology, the attack posed supply chain cascading risks, potentially disrupting clients reliant on its products. Oracle issued emergency patches, but the damage including data theft, potential regulatory fines, and erosion of stakeholder trust had already occurred. The incident underscores vulnerabilities in enterprise software dependencies, with Broadcom facing long-term financial and strategic repercussions if the stolen data is weaponized.
Symantec	Ransomware	100	5	5/2025	NA	BRO0893008112125
Rankiteo Explanation : Attack threatening the organization’s existence Description: The Cl0p ransomware gang breached Broadcom, a $300+ billion semiconductor and infrastructure software leader, by exploiting an unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite. This ERP platform manages critical operations, including supply chain, financial systems, and customer data, making it a high-value target. The attackers likely exfiltrated sensitive corporate data (potentially including intellectual property, manufacturing secrets, and customer information) before deploying ransomware, following Cl0p’s typical double-extortion tactic. The breach risks operational disruptions in global manufacturing, regulatory penalties for data exposure, and reputational damage due to the involvement of a notorious ransomware group. The use of a zero-day exploit amplifies the threat, as other organizations using Oracle E-Business Suite may face similar attacks until a patch is released. Broadcom has not confirmed the incident, but the alleged compromise aligns with Cl0p’s pattern of targeting high-value enterprises via unpatched vulnerabilities in widely used software.
Symantec	Ransomware	85	3	9/2024	NA	BRO3362533111725
Rankiteo Explanation : Attack with significant impact with internal employee data leaks Description: A ransomware attack targeted Business Systems House (BSH), a Middle Eastern payroll partner of ADP, in September 2024, leading to the theft of Broadcom’s employee data. The compromised data was leaked online in December 2024, but Broadcom was not notified until May 2025 an eight-month delay. The El Dorado ransomware group claimed responsibility, exploiting Broadcom’s ongoing transition between payroll providers. The breach exposed sensitive employee information, including personal and financial details, while Broadcom was still dependent on ADP and BSH for payroll processing. The incident underscores critical vulnerabilities in third-party supply chain security, particularly during vendor transitions, and highlights the prolonged risks of undetected data exfiltration in ransomware attacks. The delayed disclosure further exacerbated reputational and operational risks for Broadcom, a global semiconductor and infrastructure software leader.
Symantec	Vulnerability	85	4	6/2023	NA	BRO4592445093025
Rankiteo Explanation : Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks Description: Broadcom patched a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-41244) in VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools, actively exploited since October 2024 by UNC5174, a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor linked to China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS). The flaw allows an unprivileged local attacker to escalate privileges to root-level code execution by staging a malicious binary in paths like `/tmp/httpd` and exploiting VMware’s service discovery mechanism. UNC5174, known for selling network access to U.S. defense contractors, UK government entities, and Asian institutions, previously exploited CVE-2023-46747 (F5 BIG-IP), CVE-2024-1709 (ConnectWise ScreenConnect), and CVE-2025-31324 (SAP NetWeaver).The vulnerability poses a critical risk as it enables full system compromise, potentially allowing attackers to move laterally across networks, steal sensitive data, or deploy additional malware. While no direct data breach or ransomware was confirmed in this case, the exploitation by a state-backed APT group suggests espionage or pre-positioning for future attacks. Broadcom also patched two other high-severity VMware NSX flaws reported by the NSA, indicating a broader pattern of targeted cyber operations against enterprise infrastructure.
Symantec	Cyber Attack	25	1	6/2021	Fortinet	CISSYMFBIFOR1768715192
Rankiteo Explanation : Attack without any consequences Description: Medusa Ransomware Surges, Targeting Critical Infrastructure with Double Extortion Tactics The Medusa ransomware operation, tracked by Symantec as Spearwing, has claimed nearly 400 victims since its emergence in January 2023, with attacks rising 42% between 2023 and 2024. In the first two months of 2025 alone, the group has attributed over 40 incidents, signaling an aggressive expansion amid the disruption of other major ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) players like LockBit and BlackCat. Medusa employs double extortion, stealing sensitive data before encrypting networks to pressure victims into paying ransoms ranging from $100,000 to $15 million. Targets span healthcare, financial services, government, education, legal, and manufacturing sectors many within critical infrastructure. If victims refuse to pay, the group threatens to leak stolen data via its dedicated leak site. ### Attack Methods & Tools Medusa’s intrusion chains often begin with exploiting known vulnerabilities in public-facing applications, particularly Microsoft Exchange Server, or through initial access brokers. Once inside, attackers deploy remote management tools like SimpleHelp, AnyDesk, and MeshAgent for persistence, alongside the Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) technique to disable antivirus software using KillAV a tactic previously seen in BlackCat attacks. Other tools in Medusa’s arsenal include: - PDQ Deploy for lateral movement and payload delivery - Navicat for database access - RoboCopy and Rclone for data exfiltration - Advanced IP Scanner and SoftPerfect Network Scanner for reconnaissance - Ligolo and Cloudflared for command-and-control (C2) evasion The group also employs living-off-the-land (LotL) techniques, such as PowerShell commands (Base64-encoded to avoid detection) and Mimikatz for credential theft, alongside legitimate remote access tools like ConnectWise and PsExec to move undetected. ### Evasion & Triple Extortion Risks Medusa actors take steps to evade detection, including deleting PowerShell command histories and terminating endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. In at least one case, a victim who paid the ransom was later contacted by a separate Medusa affiliate, who claimed the original negotiator had stolen the funds and demanded an additional payment suggesting a potential triple extortion scheme. ### CISA Advisory & Historical Context A joint advisory from CISA, the FBI, and MS-ISAC, released on March 12, 2025, revealed that Medusa has compromised over 300 critical infrastructure victims as of December 2024. The group, unrelated to MedusaLocker or the Medusa mobile malware, first appeared in June 2021 as a closed ransomware variant before shifting to an affiliate-based model. While affiliates execute attacks, core developers retain control over ransom negotiations. Recent campaigns have exploited vulnerabilities in ConnectWise ScreenConnect (CVE-2024-1709) and Fortinet EMS (CVE-2023-48788). Despite the RaaS landscape’s volatility with new groups like Anubis, LCRYX, and Xelera emerging Medusa has established itself as a persistent threat, ranking among the top ransomware actors in late 2024.
Symantec	Breach	60	3	2/2021	NA	SYM1336271222
Rankiteo Explanation : Attack with significant impact with internal employee data leaks Description: Security firm Symantec was attacked by a hacker back in February 2021 in which the hackers extracted some of the data. This comprises not only passwords but a list of Symantec clients -- including government agencies. The hacker was able to access a list of clients using Symantec's CloudSOC services, account managers and account numbers.
Symantec	Vulnerability	60	3	06/2016	NA	SYM44121823
Rankiteo Explanation : Attack with significant impact with internal employee data leaks Description: Tavis Ormandy identified Symantec and Norton flaws that cybercriminals may use to gain access to users' data. There were 17 items on the list of vulnerable Symantec enterprise products. On the Symantec website, these items had been listed as a security advisory. Malware concealed in an executable file had a chance to obtain total access to the computer running the operating system, it was discovered that Symantec decompressed files in the operating system's kernel.

Broadcom

Ransomware

Severity: 100

Impact: 5

Seen: 6/2025

Blog:

Supply Chain Source: NA

BRO3105131112625

Rankiteo Explanation

Attack threatening the organization’s existence

Description: Broadcom, a global technology leader valued at hundreds of billions, was among the high-profile victims of Cl0p’s ransomware attack exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle’s E-Business Suite (CVE-2025-61882 and CVE-2025-21884). The cybercriminal group exfiltrated sensitive corporate and customer data, threatening to leak or sell it unless a ransom was paid. The breach compromised critical systems, risking financial records, proprietary business data, and third-party customer information. Cl0p’s extortion tactics included warnings of public disclosure on their blog, torrent leaks, or sales to malicious actors, amplifying reputational and operational risks. Given Broadcom’s role in semiconductor and infrastructure technology, the attack posed supply chain cascading risks, potentially disrupting clients reliant on its products. Oracle issued emergency patches, but the damage including data theft, potential regulatory fines, and erosion of stakeholder trust had already occurred. The incident underscores vulnerabilities in enterprise software dependencies, with Broadcom facing long-term financial and strategic repercussions if the stolen data is weaponized.

Broadcom

Ransomware

Severity: 100

Impact: 5

Seen: 5/2025

Blog:

Supply Chain Source: NA

BRO0893008112125

Rankiteo Explanation

Attack threatening the organization’s existence

Description: The Cl0p ransomware gang breached Broadcom, a $300+ billion semiconductor and infrastructure software leader, by exploiting an unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite. This ERP platform manages critical operations, including supply chain, financial systems, and customer data, making it a high-value target. The attackers likely exfiltrated sensitive corporate data (potentially including intellectual property, manufacturing secrets, and customer information) before deploying ransomware, following Cl0p’s typical double-extortion tactic. The breach risks operational disruptions in global manufacturing, regulatory penalties for data exposure, and reputational damage due to the involvement of a notorious ransomware group. The use of a zero-day exploit amplifies the threat, as other organizations using Oracle E-Business Suite may face similar attacks until a patch is released. Broadcom has not confirmed the incident, but the alleged compromise aligns with Cl0p’s pattern of targeting high-value enterprises via unpatched vulnerabilities in widely used software.

Broadcom

Ransomware

Severity: 85

Impact: 3

Seen: 9/2024

Blog:

Supply Chain Source: NA

BRO3362533111725

Rankiteo Explanation

Attack with significant impact with internal employee data leaks

Description: A ransomware attack targeted Business Systems House (BSH), a Middle Eastern payroll partner of ADP, in September 2024, leading to the theft of Broadcom’s employee data. The compromised data was leaked online in December 2024, but Broadcom was not notified until May 2025 an eight-month delay. The El Dorado ransomware group claimed responsibility, exploiting Broadcom’s ongoing transition between payroll providers. The breach exposed sensitive employee information, including personal and financial details, while Broadcom was still dependent on ADP and BSH for payroll processing. The incident underscores critical vulnerabilities in third-party supply chain security, particularly during vendor transitions, and highlights the prolonged risks of undetected data exfiltration in ransomware attacks. The delayed disclosure further exacerbated reputational and operational risks for Broadcom, a global semiconductor and infrastructure software leader.

Broadcom (VMware)

Vulnerability

Severity: 85

Impact: 4

Seen: 6/2023

Blog:

Supply Chain Source: NA

BRO4592445093025

Rankiteo Explanation

Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks

Description: Broadcom patched a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-41244) in VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools, actively exploited since October 2024 by UNC5174, a Chinese state-sponsored threat actor linked to China’s Ministry of State Security (MSS). The flaw allows an unprivileged local attacker to escalate privileges to root-level code execution by staging a malicious binary in paths like `/tmp/httpd` and exploiting VMware’s service discovery mechanism. UNC5174, known for selling network access to U.S. defense contractors, UK government entities, and Asian institutions, previously exploited CVE-2023-46747 (F5 BIG-IP), CVE-2024-1709 (ConnectWise ScreenConnect), and CVE-2025-31324 (SAP NetWeaver).The vulnerability poses a critical risk as it enables full system compromise, potentially allowing attackers to move laterally across networks, steal sensitive data, or deploy additional malware. While no direct data breach or ransomware was confirmed in this case, the exploitation by a state-backed APT group suggests espionage or pre-positioning for future attacks. Broadcom also patched two other high-severity VMware NSX flaws reported by the NSA, indicating a broader pattern of targeted cyber operations against enterprise infrastructure.

CISA, Symantec, FBI and Fortinet: Medusa Ransomware Hits 40+ Victims in 2025, Demands $100K–$15M Ransom

Cyber Attack

Severity: 25

Impact: 1

Seen: 6/2021

Blog:

Supply Chain Source:

Fortinet

CISSYMFBIFOR1768715192

Rankiteo Explanation

Attack without any consequences

Description: Medusa Ransomware Surges, Targeting Critical Infrastructure with Double Extortion Tactics The Medusa ransomware operation, tracked by Symantec as *Spearwing*, has claimed nearly 400 victims since its emergence in January 2023, with attacks rising 42% between 2023 and 2024. In the first two months of 2025 alone, the group has attributed over 40 incidents, signaling an aggressive expansion amid the disruption of other major ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) players like LockBit and BlackCat. Medusa employs *double extortion*, stealing sensitive data before encrypting networks to pressure victims into paying ransoms ranging from $100,000 to $15 million. Targets span healthcare, financial services, government, education, legal, and manufacturing sectors many within critical infrastructure. If victims refuse to pay, the group threatens to leak stolen data via its dedicated leak site. ### Attack Methods & Tools Medusa’s intrusion chains often begin with exploiting known vulnerabilities in public-facing applications, particularly Microsoft Exchange Server, or through initial access brokers. Once inside, attackers deploy remote management tools like *SimpleHelp*, *AnyDesk*, and *MeshAgent* for persistence, alongside the *Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD)* technique to disable antivirus software using *KillAV* a tactic previously seen in BlackCat attacks. Other tools in Medusa’s arsenal include: - PDQ Deploy for lateral movement and payload delivery - Navicat for database access - RoboCopy and Rclone for data exfiltration - Advanced IP Scanner and SoftPerfect Network Scanner for reconnaissance - Ligolo and Cloudflared for command-and-control (C2) evasion The group also employs *living-off-the-land (LotL)* techniques, such as PowerShell commands (Base64-encoded to avoid detection) and *Mimikatz* for credential theft, alongside legitimate remote access tools like *ConnectWise* and *PsExec* to move undetected. ### Evasion & Triple Extortion Risks Medusa actors take steps to evade detection, including deleting PowerShell command histories and terminating endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools. In at least one case, a victim who paid the ransom was later contacted by a separate Medusa affiliate, who claimed the original negotiator had stolen the funds and demanded an additional payment suggesting a potential *triple extortion* scheme. ### CISA Advisory & Historical Context A joint advisory from CISA, the FBI, and MS-ISAC, released on March 12, 2025, revealed that Medusa has compromised over 300 critical infrastructure victims as of December 2024. The group, unrelated to *MedusaLocker* or the *Medusa mobile malware*, first appeared in June 2021 as a closed ransomware variant before shifting to an affiliate-based model. While affiliates execute attacks, core developers retain control over ransom negotiations. Recent campaigns have exploited vulnerabilities in *ConnectWise ScreenConnect (CVE-2024-1709)* and *Fortinet EMS (CVE-2023-48788)*. Despite the RaaS landscape’s volatility with new groups like *Anubis*, *LCRYX*, and *Xelera* emerging Medusa has established itself as a persistent threat, ranking among the top ransomware actors in late 2024.

Symantec

Breach

Severity: 60

Impact: 3

Seen: 2/2021

Blog:

Supply Chain Source: NA

SYM1336271222

Rankiteo Explanation

Attack with significant impact with internal employee data leaks

Description: Security firm Symantec was attacked by a hacker back in February 2021 in which the hackers extracted some of the data. This comprises not only passwords but a list of Symantec clients -- including government agencies. The hacker was able to access a list of clients using Symantec's CloudSOC services, account managers and account numbers.

Symantec

Vulnerability

Severity: 60

Impact: 3

Seen: 06/2016

Blog:

Supply Chain Source: NA

SYM44121823

Rankiteo Explanation

Attack with significant impact with internal employee data leaks

Description: Tavis Ormandy identified Symantec and Norton flaws that cybercriminals may use to gain access to users' data. There were 17 items on the list of vulnerable Symantec enterprise products. On the Symantec website, these items had been listed as a security advisory. Malware concealed in an executable file had a chance to obtain total access to the computer running the operating system, it was discovered that Symantec decompressed files in the operating system's kernel.

Symantec Company Scoring based on AI Models

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Incidents vs Software Development Industry Average (This Year)

No incidents recorded for Symantec in 2026.

Incidents vs All-Companies Average (This Year)

No incidents recorded for Symantec in 2026.

Incident Types Symantec vs Software Development Industry Avg (This Year)

No incidents recorded for Symantec in 2026.

Incident History — Symantec (X = Date, Y = Severity)

Symantec cyber incidents detection timeline including parent company and subsidiaries

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Symantec CyberSecurity News

January 21, 2026 04:06 PM

Symantec: Antivirus software is 'dead' and only catches 45% of cyberattacks

Symantec has declared antivirus software "dead" as it finally gets ready to take the fight to the new breed of cyber security threats that are plaguing.

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December 10, 2025 08:00 AM

The Cybersecurity MVPs of 2025

This year's awards confirm what your teams feel every day when they trust in Symantec and Carbon Black—peace of mind.

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November 20, 2025 01:25 PM

Arms Race: AI's Impact on Cybersecurity

The emergence of artificial intelligence (AI) has shaken up the world of cybersecurity for both defenders and cybercriminals, presenting both new challenges...

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October 15, 2025 07:00 AM

Researchers report rare intrusion by suspected Chinese hackers into Russian tech firm

According to a new report by cybersecurity firm Symantec, the hackers gained access to the Russian company's software build and...

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Symantec CyberSecurity History Information

Official Website of Symantec

The official website of Symantec is https://www.broadcom.com/products/cybersecurity.

Symantec’s AI-Generated Cybersecurity Score

According to Rankiteo, Symantec’s AI-generated cybersecurity score is 764, reflecting their Fair security posture.

How many security badges does Symantec’ have ?

According to Rankiteo, Symantec currently holds 0 security badges, indicating that no recognized compliance certifications are currently verified for the organization.

Has Symantec been affected by any supply chain cyber incidents ?

According to Rankiteo, Symantec has been affected by a supply chain cyber incident involving Fortinet, with the incident ID CISSYMFBIFOR1768715192.

Does Symantec have SOC 2 Type 1 certification ?

According to Rankiteo, Symantec is not certified under SOC 2 Type 1.

Does Symantec have SOC 2 Type 2 certification ?

According to Rankiteo, Symantec does not hold a SOC 2 Type 2 certification.

Does Symantec comply with GDPR ?

According to Rankiteo, Symantec is not listed as GDPR compliant.

Does Symantec have PCI DSS certification ?

According to Rankiteo, Symantec does not currently maintain PCI DSS compliance.

Does Symantec comply with HIPAA ?

According to Rankiteo, Symantec is not compliant with HIPAA regulations.

Does Symantec have ISO 27001 certification ?

According to Rankiteo,Symantec is not certified under ISO 27001, indicating the absence of a formally recognized information security management framework.

Industry Classification of Symantec

Symantec operates primarily in the Software Development industry.

Number of Employees at Symantec

Symantec employs approximately 12,974 people worldwide.

Subsidiaries Owned by Symantec

Symantec presently has no subsidiaries across any sectors.

Symantec’s LinkedIn Followers

Symantec’s official LinkedIn profile has approximately 443,760 followers.

NAICS Classification of Symantec

Symantec is classified under the NAICS code 5112, which corresponds to Software Publishers.

Symantec’s Presence on Crunchbase

No, Symantec does not have a profile on Crunchbase.

Symantec’s Presence on LinkedIn

Yes, Symantec maintains an official LinkedIn profile, which is actively utilized for branding and talent engagement, which can be accessed here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/symantec.

Cybersecurity Incidents Involving Symantec

As of January 22, 2026, Rankiteo reports that Symantec has experienced 7 cybersecurity incidents.

Number of Peer and Competitor Companies

Symantec has an estimated 28,138 peer or competitor companies worldwide.

What types of cybersecurity incidents have occurred at Symantec ?

Incident Types: The types of cybersecurity incidents that have occurred include Cyber Attack, Breach, Vulnerability and Ransomware.

What was the total financial impact of these incidents on Symantec ?

Total Financial Loss: The total financial loss from these incidents is estimated to be $100 billion.

How does Symantec detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents ?

Detection and Response: The company detects and responds to cybersecurity incidents through an incident response plan activated with yes (broadcom patch release), and third party assistance with nviso (vulnerability reporting and poc), third party assistance with google mandiant (threat actor analysis), and containment measures with patch release for cve-2025-41244, containment measures with previous patches for cve-2025-22224, cve-2025-22225, cve-2025-22226 (march 2024), containment measures with nsx vulnerabilities patched (november 2024), and network segmentation with recommended for organizations using oracle e-business suite, and enhanced monitoring with recommended: review security logs for unauthorized access, deploy edr solutions, and and third party assistance with mandiant (google-owned cybersecurity firm), and containment measures with oracle security patches (cve-2025-61882, cve-2025-21884), and remediation measures with patch application for oracle ebs vulnerabilities, and communication strategy with oracle security alerts to customers, communication strategy with public disclosure via media..

Incident Details

Can you provide details on each incident ?

Incident : Data Breach

Exposure

Impact

Title: Symantec Data Breach

Description: Security firm Symantec was attacked by a hacker in February 2021, resulting in the extraction of data including passwords and a list of Symantec clients, including government agencies.

Date Detected: 2021-02-01

Type: Data Breach

Incident : Vulnerability Exploit

Exposure

Impact

Title: Symantec and Norton Vulnerabilities Identified by Tavis Ormandy

Type: Vulnerability Exploit

Attack Vector: Executable File

Vulnerability Exploited: File Decompression in Kernel

Motivation: Data Theft

Incident : Privilege Escalation

Exposure

Impact

Title: Broadcom Patches High-Severity VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools Privilege Escalation Vulnerability (CVE-2025-41244) Exploited by UNC5174

Description: Broadcom has patched a high-severity privilege escalation vulnerability (CVE-2025-41244) in its VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools software, exploited in zero-day attacks since October 2024. The vulnerability allows unprivileged local attackers to escalate privileges to root-level code execution by staging a malicious binary in broadly-matched regex paths (e.g., /tmp/httpd). The attacks have been linked to the Chinese state-sponsored threat actor UNC5174, a contractor for China's Ministry of State Security (MSS). NVISO released a proof-of-concept exploit demonstrating the flaw's exploitation.

Date Detected: 2024-05-01

Date Publicly Disclosed: 2024-11-05

Type: Privilege Escalation

Attack Vector: LocalMalicious Binary StagingService Discovery Abuse

Vulnerability Exploited: CVE-2025-41244 (VMware Aria Operations and VMware Tools Privilege Escalation)

Threat Actor: UNC5174 (Chinese state-sponsored, linked to Ministry of State Security - MSS)

Motivation: EspionageFinancial Gain (selling network access)Cyber Warfare

Incident : ransomware

Exposure

Impact

Title: Ransomware Attack on Business Systems House (BSH) Leading to Broadcom Employee Data Theft

Description: A ransomware attack on Business Systems House (BSH), a Middle Eastern partner of payroll provider ADP, resulted in the theft of Broadcom employee data in September 2024. The data was leaked online in December 2024, but Broadcom was not informed until May 2025. The El Dorado ransomware group claimed responsibility. The breach occurred during Broadcom's transition away from ADP and BSH as payroll providers.

Date Detected: 2024-09

Date Publicly Disclosed: 2025-05

Type: ransomware

Attack Vector: third-party vendor (BSH, a regional partner of ADP)

Threat Actor: El Dorado ransomware group

Motivation: financial gaindata theft

Incident : ransomware

Exposure

Impact

Title: Cl0p Ransomware Gang Claims Breach of Broadcom via Zero-Day in Oracle E-Business Suite

Description: The Cl0p ransomware gang has publicly claimed responsibility for breaching Broadcom, a leading semiconductor and infrastructure software company. The attackers allegedly exploited an unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite to gain initial access. The incident follows a pattern of Cl0p targeting high-value enterprise systems using zero-day and known vulnerabilities. Broadcom has not issued an official statement, and the claim remains unverified by independent security researchers. The vulnerability allows arbitrary code execution, persistent access, and lateral movement across corporate networks. Cl0p is known for combining zero-day exploitation with credential theft and data exfiltration before deploying ransomware.

Type: ransomware

Attack Vector: zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suitearbitrary code executionlateral movementcredential theftdata exfiltration

Vulnerability Exploited: Unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite (arbitrary code execution)

Threat Actor: Cl0p ransomware gang

Motivation: financial gain (ransomware)data theft for extortiondisruption of high-value enterprise targets

Incident : Ransomware

Exposure

Impact

Title: Cl0p Exploits Zero-Day Vulnerabilities in Oracle E-Business Suite Leading to Massive Data Breaches

Description: The cybercriminal group Cl0p exploited two zero-day vulnerabilities (CVE-2025-61882 and CVE-2025-21884) in Oracle’s E-Business Suite (EBS), leading to data breaches in over 100 companies, including Broadcom, Estée Lauder, Mazda, and Canon. The group demanded significant ransom payments, threatening to leak or sell exfiltrated data if unpaid. Oracle issued security patches, but the attacks had already compromised sensitive corporate and customer data across multiple industries and geographies.

Date Detected: 2023-09-01

Date Publicly Disclosed: 2023-11-20

Type: Ransomware

Attack Vector: Zero-Day Exploit (CVE-2025-61882, CVE-2025-21884)Unauthenticated HTTP RequestsData Exfiltration

Threat Actor: Cl0p (Clop)

Motivation: Financial Gain (Ransomware Extortion)

Incident : Ransomware

Exposure

Impact

Title: Medusa Ransomware Surges, Targeting Critical Infrastructure with Double Extortion Tactics

Description: The Medusa ransomware operation, tracked by Symantec as *Spearwing*, has claimed nearly 400 victims since its emergence in January 2023, with attacks rising 42% between 2023 and 2024. The group employs double extortion, stealing sensitive data before encrypting networks to pressure victims into paying ransoms. Targets span healthcare, financial services, government, education, legal, and manufacturing sectors, many within critical infrastructure. Medusa uses a variety of tools and techniques for intrusion, evasion, and data exfiltration, including exploiting vulnerabilities in public-facing applications and employing living-off-the-land (LotL) techniques.

Date Publicly Disclosed: 2025-03-12

Type: Ransomware

Attack Vector: Exploiting known vulnerabilities in public-facing applicationsInitial access brokers

Vulnerability Exploited: Microsoft Exchange ServerConnectWise ScreenConnect (CVE-2024-1709)Fortinet EMS (CVE-2023-48788)

Threat Actor: Medusa (Spearwing)

Motivation: Financial gainData extortion

What are the most common types of attacks the company has faced ?

Common Attack Types: The most common types of attacks the company has faced is Ransomware.

How does the company identify the attack vectors used in incidents ?

Identification of Attack Vectors: The company identifies the attack vectors used in incidents through Executable File, Exploitation of CVE-2025-41244 (privilege escalation via /tmp/httpd)Previous exploits: CVE-2023-46747 (F5 BIG-IP), CVE-2024-1709 (ConnectWise ScreenConnect), CVE-2025-31324 (NetWeaver Visual Composer), unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite, Zero-day vulnerabilities in Oracle EBS (CVE-2025-61882, CVE-2025-21884) and Exploiting vulnerabilities in public-facing applicationsInitial access brokers.

Impact of the Incidents

What was the impact of each incident ?

Incident : Data Breach SYM1336271222

Data Compromised: Passwords, List of symantec clients, Government agencies, List of clients using symantec's cloudsoc services, Account managers, Account numbers

Incident : Vulnerability Exploit SYM44121823

Systems Affected: Symantec Enterprise Products

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Systems Affected: VMware Aria Operations (credential-based mode)VMware Tools (credential-less mode)

Operational Impact: Potential root-level code execution on vulnerable VMs, leading to full system compromise

Brand Reputation Impact: High (zero-day exploitation by state-sponsored actor, multiple high-profile vulnerabilities in 2024)

Incident : ransomware BRO3362533111725

Data Compromised: Broadcom employee data

Brand Reputation Impact: negative (ripples through tech and cybersecurity community)

Identity Theft Risk: potential (employee data exposed)

Incident : ransomware BRO0893008112125

Systems Affected: Oracle E-Business Suitesupply chain operationsfinancial systemscustomer datamanufacturing operationsresearch data

Operational Impact: potential disruption of manufacturing operationssupply chain interruptionsglobal infrastructure risks

Brand Reputation Impact: high (targeting a $300B+ company)potential loss of trust in supply chain security

Legal Liabilities: potential regulatory compliance violations (e.g., data protection laws)

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Systems Affected: Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.2.3–12.2.14

Operational Impact: Significant (data exfiltration, potential system compromise)

Brand Reputation Impact: High (public disclosure of breaches, ransom demands)

Identity Theft Risk: High (PII and sensitive corporate data exfiltrated)

Incident : Ransomware CISSYMFBIFOR1768715192

Financial Loss: Ransoms ranging from $100,000 to $15 million

Data Compromised: Sensitive data stolen before encryption

Identity Theft Risk: High (due to data exfiltration)

What is the average financial loss per incident ?

Average Financial Loss: The average financial loss per incident is $14.29 billion.

What types of data are most commonly compromised in incidents ?

Commonly Compromised Data Types: The types of data most commonly compromised in incidents are Passwords, List Of Symantec Clients, Government Agencies, List Of Clients Using Symantec'S Cloudsoc Services, Account Managers, Account Numbers, , Employee Data, , Potential: Corporate Data (Supply Chain, Financial, Customer), Intellectual Property (Research Data), , Corporate Data, Customer Data, Sensitive Business Information, and Sensitive data (including personally identifiable information).

Which entities were affected by each incident ?

Incident : Data Breach SYM1336271222

Entity Name: Symantec

Entity Type: Security Firm

Industry: Cybersecurity

Incident : Vulnerability Exploit SYM44121823

Entity Name: Symantec

Entity Type: Company

Industry: Cybersecurity

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Entity Name: Broadcom (VMware)

Entity Type: Technology Corporation

Industry: Software/Cloud Infrastructure

Location: United States (Global Operations)

Size: Large Enterprise

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Entity Name: U.S. Defense Contractors (via UNC5174 access sales)

Entity Type: Private/Government Contractors

Industry: Defense

Location: United States

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Entity Name: UK Government Entities (via UNC5174 access sales)

Entity Type: Government

Industry: Public Sector

Location: United Kingdom

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Entity Name: Asian Institutions (via UNC5174 access sales)

Entity Type: Government/Private

Industry: Multiple Sectors

Location: Asia

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Entity Name: U.S. and Canadian Institutions (via CVE-2024-1709 exploitation)

Entity Type: Multiple

Industry: Multiple Sectors

Location: United States, Canada

Customers Affected: Hundreds (per February 2024 attacks)

Incident : ransomware BRO3362533111725

Entity Name: Broadcom Inc.

Entity Type: multinational corporation

Industry: semiconductor, infrastructure software

Location: global (HQ in San Jose, California, USA)

Incident : ransomware BRO3362533111725

Entity Name: Business Systems House (BSH)

Entity Type: regional payroll service provider

Industry: payroll services

Location: Middle East

Customers Affected: Broadcom employees (data compromised)

Incident : ransomware BRO3362533111725

Entity Name: ADP (Automatic Data Processing)

Entity Type: payroll services giant

Industry: HR and payroll services

Location: global (HQ in Roseland, New Jersey, USA)

Incident : ransomware BRO0893008112125

Entity Name: Broadcom Inc.

Entity Type: public company

Industry: semiconductor manufacturing, infrastructure software

Location: global (HQ: San Jose, California, USA)

Size: $300+ billion market cap

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Oracle

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Technology (Enterprise Software)

Location: United States

Size: Large (Fortune 500)

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Broadcom

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Semiconductors/Technology

Location: United States

Size: Large (Fortune 500)

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Estée Lauder Companies

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Cosmetics/Retail

Location: United States

Size: Large (Fortune 500)

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Mazda

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Automotive

Location: Japan

Size: Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Canon

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Technology/Imaging

Location: Japan

Size: Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Michelin

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Automotive/Tires

Location: France

Size: Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Humana

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Healthcare/Insurance

Location: United States

Size: Large (Fortune 500)

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Fruit of the Loom

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Apparel

Location: United States

Size: Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Abbott Laboratories

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals

Location: United States

Size: Large (Fortune 500)

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Grupo Bimbo

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Food/Baking

Location: Mexico

Size: Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: A10 Networks

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Technology/Networking

Location: United States

Size: Mid-Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Envoy

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Technology/Workplace Solutions

Location: United States

Size: Mid-Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Greater Cleveland RTA

Entity Type: Government Agency

Industry: Transportation

Location: United States

Size: Mid

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Frontrol

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Technology/Security

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: MAS Holdings

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Apparel/Manufacturing

Location: Sri Lanka

Size: Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Trane Technologies

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: HVAC/Manufacturing

Location: United States

Size: Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Treet Corp

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Manufacturing

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: University of Phoenix

Entity Type: Educational Institution

Industry: Education

Location: United States

Size: Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: L&L Products

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Automotive/Manufacturing

Location: United States

Size: Mid-Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Worley

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Engineering/Consulting

Location: Australia

Size: Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Fleet Management Limited

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Logistics/Transportation

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Alshaya Group

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Retail/Hospitality

Location: Kuwait

Size: Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Bechtel Corporation

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Construction/Engineering

Location: United States

Size: Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: WellBiz Brands, Inc.

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Retail/Wellness

Location: United States

Size: Mid

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Dooney & Bourke

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Luxury Accessories

Location: United States

Size: Mid

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Greenball

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Manufacturing

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Sumitomo Chemical

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Chemicals

Location: Japan

Size: Large

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entity Name: Aljomaih Automotive Company (AAC)

Entity Type: Corporation

Industry: Automotive

Location: Saudi Arabia

Size: Large

Incident : Ransomware CISSYMFBIFOR1768715192

Entity Type: Healthcare, Financial services, Government, Education, Legal, Manufacturing

Industry: Critical infrastructure

Response to the Incidents

What measures were taken in response to each incident ?

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Incident Response Plan Activated: Yes (Broadcom patch release)

Third Party Assistance: Nviso (Vulnerability Reporting And Poc), Google Mandiant (Threat Actor Analysis).

Containment Measures: Patch release for CVE-2025-41244Previous patches for CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225, CVE-2025-22226 (March 2024)NSX vulnerabilities patched (November 2024)

Incident : ransomware BRO0893008112125

Network Segmentation: ['recommended for organizations using Oracle E-Business Suite']

Enhanced Monitoring: recommended: review security logs for unauthorized access, deploy EDR solutions

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Incident Response Plan Activated: True

Third Party Assistance: Mandiant (Google-Owned Cybersecurity Firm).

Containment Measures: Oracle security patches (CVE-2025-61882, CVE-2025-21884)

Remediation Measures: Patch application for Oracle EBS vulnerabilities

Communication Strategy: Oracle security alerts to customersPublic disclosure via media

What is the company's incident response plan?

Incident Response Plan: The company's incident response plan is described as Yes (Broadcom patch release), .

How does the company involve third-party assistance in incident response ?

Third-Party Assistance: The company involves third-party assistance in incident response through NVISO (vulnerability reporting and PoC), Google Mandiant (threat actor analysis), , Mandiant (Google-owned cybersecurity firm), .

Data Breach Information

What type of data was compromised in each breach ?

Incident : Data Breach SYM1336271222

Type of Data Compromised: Passwords, List of symantec clients, Government agencies, List of clients using symantec's cloudsoc services, Account managers, Account numbers

Incident : ransomware BRO3362533111725

Type of Data Compromised: Employee data

Sensitivity of Data: high (employee records)

Data Exfiltration: yes (leaked online in December 2024)

Personally Identifiable Information: likely (employee data)

Incident : ransomware BRO0893008112125

Type of Data Compromised: Potential: corporate data (supply chain, financial, customer), Intellectual property (research data)

Sensitivity of Data: high (enterprise resource planning data)potentially confidential (manufacturing, R&D)

Data Exfiltration: claimed by Cl0p (typical tactic before ransomware deployment)

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Type of Data Compromised: Corporate data, Customer data, Sensitive business information

Sensitivity of Data: High

Incident : Ransomware CISSYMFBIFOR1768715192

Type of Data Compromised: Sensitive data (including personally identifiable information)

Sensitivity of Data: High

Data Encryption: True

What measures does the company take to prevent data exfiltration ?

Prevention of Data Exfiltration: The company takes the following measures to prevent data exfiltration: Patch application for Oracle EBS vulnerabilities, .

How does the company handle incidents involving personally identifiable information (PII) ?

Handling of PII Incidents: The company handles incidents involving personally identifiable information (PII) through by patch release for cve-2025-41244, previous patches for cve-2025-22224, cve-2025-22225, cve-2025-22226 (march 2024), nsx vulnerabilities patched (november 2024), , oracle security patches (cve-2025-61882, cve-2025-21884) and .

Ransomware Information

Was ransomware involved in any of the incidents ?

Incident : ransomware BRO3362533111725

Ransomware Strain: El Dorado

Data Exfiltration: yes

Incident : ransomware BRO0893008112125

Ransomware Strain: Cl0p

Data Encryption: ['likely (standard Cl0p tactic post-exfiltration)']

Data Exfiltration: ['claimed (pre-ransomware deployment)']

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Ransom Demanded: True

Ransomware Strain: Cl0p (Clop)

Data Exfiltration: True

Incident : Ransomware CISSYMFBIFOR1768715192

Ransom Demanded: $100,000 to $15 million

Ransomware Strain: Medusa (Spearwing)

Data Encryption: True

Data Exfiltration: True

Regulatory Compliance

Were there any regulatory violations and fines imposed for each incident ?

Incident : Ransomware CISSYMFBIFOR1768715192

Regulatory Notifications: CISAFBIMS-ISAC

Lessons Learned and Recommendations

What lessons were learned from each incident ?

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Lessons Learned: 1. State-sponsored actors like UNC5174 are increasingly exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in enterprise software (VMware, F5 BIG-IP, ConnectWise, SAP) for espionage and financial gain. 2. Privilege escalation vulnerabilities in widely used tools (e.g., VMware Aria Operations) can lead to full system compromise if left unpatched. 3. Collaboration with threat intelligence firms (NVISO, Mandiant, Microsoft) is critical for timely detection and mitigation. 4. Regular patching of high-severity vulnerabilities reported by entities like NSA and Microsoft Threat Intelligence is essential to prevent exploitation.

Incident : ransomware BRO0893008112125

Lessons Learned: Zero-day vulnerabilities in enterprise software (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite) pose severe risks due to lack of patches at exploitation time., High-value targets (e.g., semiconductor manufacturers) are prioritized by ransomware groups like Cl0p for maximum impact., Proactive measures (e.g., network segmentation, EDR, threat intelligence monitoring) are critical for mitigating zero-day risks., Supply chain and ERP systems are attractive targets due to their central role in business operations.

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Lessons Learned: Supplier vulnerabilities in enterprise software (e.g., Oracle EBS) can cascade into large-scale breaches across industries. Proactive patch management and supply chain risk monitoring (e.g., via SCRM platforms like Z2Data) are critical to mitigating third-party risks. Cl0p’s delayed data leak strategy highlights the importance of rapid incident response to prevent public exposure of sensitive data.

What recommendations were made to prevent future incidents ?

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Recommendations: Immediately apply Broadcom's patches for CVE-2025-41244 and related VMware vulnerabilities., Monitor for suspicious binary staging in paths like /tmp/httpd or other broadly-matched regex locations., Restrict unprivileged user access to critical service discovery mechanisms in VMware environments., Deploy behavioral detection rules for privilege escalation attempts via service abuse (e.g., listening sockets opened by unprivileged processes)., Conduct threat hunting for indicators of UNC5174 activity, including backdoors or sold access credentials., Review and harden VMware Aria Operations and Tools configurations, especially in credential-less modes., Monitor dark web markets for potential sales of network access linked to UNC5174 or similar actors.Immediately apply Broadcom's patches for CVE-2025-41244 and related VMware vulnerabilities., Monitor for suspicious binary staging in paths like /tmp/httpd or other broadly-matched regex locations., Restrict unprivileged user access to critical service discovery mechanisms in VMware environments., Deploy behavioral detection rules for privilege escalation attempts via service abuse (e.g., listening sockets opened by unprivileged processes)., Conduct threat hunting for indicators of UNC5174 activity, including backdoors or sold access credentials., Review and harden VMware Aria Operations and Tools configurations, especially in credential-less modes., Monitor dark web markets for potential sales of network access linked to UNC5174 or similar actors.Immediately apply Broadcom's patches for CVE-2025-41244 and related VMware vulnerabilities., Monitor for suspicious binary staging in paths like /tmp/httpd or other broadly-matched regex locations., Restrict unprivileged user access to critical service discovery mechanisms in VMware environments., Deploy behavioral detection rules for privilege escalation attempts via service abuse (e.g., listening sockets opened by unprivileged processes)., Conduct threat hunting for indicators of UNC5174 activity, including backdoors or sold access credentials., Review and harden VMware Aria Operations and Tools configurations, especially in credential-less modes., Monitor dark web markets for potential sales of network access linked to UNC5174 or similar actors.Immediately apply Broadcom's patches for CVE-2025-41244 and related VMware vulnerabilities., Monitor for suspicious binary staging in paths like /tmp/httpd or other broadly-matched regex locations., Restrict unprivileged user access to critical service discovery mechanisms in VMware environments., Deploy behavioral detection rules for privilege escalation attempts via service abuse (e.g., listening sockets opened by unprivileged processes)., Conduct threat hunting for indicators of UNC5174 activity, including backdoors or sold access credentials., Review and harden VMware Aria Operations and Tools configurations, especially in credential-less modes., Monitor dark web markets for potential sales of network access linked to UNC5174 or similar actors.Immediately apply Broadcom's patches for CVE-2025-41244 and related VMware vulnerabilities., Monitor for suspicious binary staging in paths like /tmp/httpd or other broadly-matched regex locations., Restrict unprivileged user access to critical service discovery mechanisms in VMware environments., Deploy behavioral detection rules for privilege escalation attempts via service abuse (e.g., listening sockets opened by unprivileged processes)., Conduct threat hunting for indicators of UNC5174 activity, including backdoors or sold access credentials., Review and harden VMware Aria Operations and Tools configurations, especially in credential-less modes., Monitor dark web markets for potential sales of network access linked to UNC5174 or similar actors.Immediately apply Broadcom's patches for CVE-2025-41244 and related VMware vulnerabilities., Monitor for suspicious binary staging in paths like /tmp/httpd or other broadly-matched regex locations., Restrict unprivileged user access to critical service discovery mechanisms in VMware environments., Deploy behavioral detection rules for privilege escalation attempts via service abuse (e.g., listening sockets opened by unprivileged processes)., Conduct threat hunting for indicators of UNC5174 activity, including backdoors or sold access credentials., Review and harden VMware Aria Operations and Tools configurations, especially in credential-less modes., Monitor dark web markets for potential sales of network access linked to UNC5174 or similar actors.Immediately apply Broadcom's patches for CVE-2025-41244 and related VMware vulnerabilities., Monitor for suspicious binary staging in paths like /tmp/httpd or other broadly-matched regex locations., Restrict unprivileged user access to critical service discovery mechanisms in VMware environments., Deploy behavioral detection rules for privilege escalation attempts via service abuse (e.g., listening sockets opened by unprivileged processes)., Conduct threat hunting for indicators of UNC5174 activity, including backdoors or sold access credentials., Review and harden VMware Aria Operations and Tools configurations, especially in credential-less modes., Monitor dark web markets for potential sales of network access linked to UNC5174 or similar actors.

Incident : ransomware BRO0893008112125

Recommendations: Immediately review security logs for unauthorized access attempts in Oracle E-Business Suite environments., Apply security patches for Oracle E-Business Suite as soon as they are released., Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breach., Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions for early threat detection., Monitor threat intelligence sources for zero-day disclosures related to enterprise software., Conduct regular vulnerability assessments for critical ERP and supply chain systems., Prepare incident response plans specifically for ransomware and zero-day scenarios.Immediately review security logs for unauthorized access attempts in Oracle E-Business Suite environments., Apply security patches for Oracle E-Business Suite as soon as they are released., Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breach., Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions for early threat detection., Monitor threat intelligence sources for zero-day disclosures related to enterprise software., Conduct regular vulnerability assessments for critical ERP and supply chain systems., Prepare incident response plans specifically for ransomware and zero-day scenarios.Immediately review security logs for unauthorized access attempts in Oracle E-Business Suite environments., Apply security patches for Oracle E-Business Suite as soon as they are released., Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breach., Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions for early threat detection., Monitor threat intelligence sources for zero-day disclosures related to enterprise software., Conduct regular vulnerability assessments for critical ERP and supply chain systems., Prepare incident response plans specifically for ransomware and zero-day scenarios.Immediately review security logs for unauthorized access attempts in Oracle E-Business Suite environments., Apply security patches for Oracle E-Business Suite as soon as they are released., Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breach., Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions for early threat detection., Monitor threat intelligence sources for zero-day disclosures related to enterprise software., Conduct regular vulnerability assessments for critical ERP and supply chain systems., Prepare incident response plans specifically for ransomware and zero-day scenarios.Immediately review security logs for unauthorized access attempts in Oracle E-Business Suite environments., Apply security patches for Oracle E-Business Suite as soon as they are released., Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breach., Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions for early threat detection., Monitor threat intelligence sources for zero-day disclosures related to enterprise software., Conduct regular vulnerability assessments for critical ERP and supply chain systems., Prepare incident response plans specifically for ransomware and zero-day scenarios.Immediately review security logs for unauthorized access attempts in Oracle E-Business Suite environments., Apply security patches for Oracle E-Business Suite as soon as they are released., Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breach., Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions for early threat detection., Monitor threat intelligence sources for zero-day disclosures related to enterprise software., Conduct regular vulnerability assessments for critical ERP and supply chain systems., Prepare incident response plans specifically for ransomware and zero-day scenarios.Immediately review security logs for unauthorized access attempts in Oracle E-Business Suite environments., Apply security patches for Oracle E-Business Suite as soon as they are released., Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breach., Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions for early threat detection., Monitor threat intelligence sources for zero-day disclosures related to enterprise software., Conduct regular vulnerability assessments for critical ERP and supply chain systems., Prepare incident response plans specifically for ransomware and zero-day scenarios.

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Recommendations: Apply Oracle security patches for CVE-2025-61882 and CVE-2025-21884 immediately., Implement supply chain risk management (SCRM) tools to assess third-party vendor vulnerabilities (e.g., Z2Data)., Enhance monitoring for unauthenticated HTTP requests targeting Oracle EBS components., Conduct regular audits of enterprise software for zero-day vulnerabilities., Develop and test incident response plans for ransomware attacks, including data exfiltration scenarios., Evaluate the need for network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breaches.Apply Oracle security patches for CVE-2025-61882 and CVE-2025-21884 immediately., Implement supply chain risk management (SCRM) tools to assess third-party vendor vulnerabilities (e.g., Z2Data)., Enhance monitoring for unauthenticated HTTP requests targeting Oracle EBS components., Conduct regular audits of enterprise software for zero-day vulnerabilities., Develop and test incident response plans for ransomware attacks, including data exfiltration scenarios., Evaluate the need for network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breaches.Apply Oracle security patches for CVE-2025-61882 and CVE-2025-21884 immediately., Implement supply chain risk management (SCRM) tools to assess third-party vendor vulnerabilities (e.g., Z2Data)., Enhance monitoring for unauthenticated HTTP requests targeting Oracle EBS components., Conduct regular audits of enterprise software for zero-day vulnerabilities., Develop and test incident response plans for ransomware attacks, including data exfiltration scenarios., Evaluate the need for network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breaches.Apply Oracle security patches for CVE-2025-61882 and CVE-2025-21884 immediately., Implement supply chain risk management (SCRM) tools to assess third-party vendor vulnerabilities (e.g., Z2Data)., Enhance monitoring for unauthenticated HTTP requests targeting Oracle EBS components., Conduct regular audits of enterprise software for zero-day vulnerabilities., Develop and test incident response plans for ransomware attacks, including data exfiltration scenarios., Evaluate the need for network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breaches.Apply Oracle security patches for CVE-2025-61882 and CVE-2025-21884 immediately., Implement supply chain risk management (SCRM) tools to assess third-party vendor vulnerabilities (e.g., Z2Data)., Enhance monitoring for unauthenticated HTTP requests targeting Oracle EBS components., Conduct regular audits of enterprise software for zero-day vulnerabilities., Develop and test incident response plans for ransomware attacks, including data exfiltration scenarios., Evaluate the need for network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breaches.Apply Oracle security patches for CVE-2025-61882 and CVE-2025-21884 immediately., Implement supply chain risk management (SCRM) tools to assess third-party vendor vulnerabilities (e.g., Z2Data)., Enhance monitoring for unauthenticated HTTP requests targeting Oracle EBS components., Conduct regular audits of enterprise software for zero-day vulnerabilities., Develop and test incident response plans for ransomware attacks, including data exfiltration scenarios., Evaluate the need for network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breaches.

What are the key lessons learned from past incidents ?

Key Lessons Learned: The key lessons learned from past incidents are 1. State-sponsored actors like UNC5174 are increasingly exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities in enterprise software (VMware, F5 BIG-IP, ConnectWise, SAP) for espionage and financial gain. 2. Privilege escalation vulnerabilities in widely used tools (e.g., VMware Aria Operations) can lead to full system compromise if left unpatched. 3. Collaboration with threat intelligence firms (NVISO, Mandiant, Microsoft) is critical for timely detection and mitigation. 4. Regular patching of high-severity vulnerabilities reported by entities like NSA and Microsoft Threat Intelligence is essential to prevent exploitation.Zero-day vulnerabilities in enterprise software (e.g., Oracle E-Business Suite) pose severe risks due to lack of patches at exploitation time.,High-value targets (e.g., semiconductor manufacturers) are prioritized by ransomware groups like Cl0p for maximum impact.,Proactive measures (e.g., network segmentation, EDR, threat intelligence monitoring) are critical for mitigating zero-day risks.,Supply chain and ERP systems are attractive targets due to their central role in business operations.Supplier vulnerabilities in enterprise software (e.g., Oracle EBS) can cascade into large-scale breaches across industries. Proactive patch management and supply chain risk monitoring (e.g., via SCRM platforms like Z2Data) are critical to mitigating third-party risks. Cl0p’s delayed data leak strategy highlights the importance of rapid incident response to prevent public exposure of sensitive data.

References

Where can I find more information about each incident ?

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Source: BleepingComputer

Date Accessed: 2024-11-05

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Source: NVISO Research (Maxime Thiebaut)

Date Accessed: 2024-11-04

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Source: Google Mandiant (UNC5174 Analysis)

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Source: Broadcom Security Advisory for CVE-2025-41244

Date Accessed: 2024-11-05

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Source: Microsoft Threat Intelligence (VMware Zero-Days, March 2024)

Incident : ransomware BRO3362533111725

Source: The Register

Incident : ransomware BRO0893008112125

Source: GBHackers (GBH)

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Source: U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Source: UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Source: Mandiant (Google-owned cybersecurity firm)

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Source: Oracle Security Alerts (CVE-2025-61882, CVE-2025-21884)

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Source: Z2Data Supplier Risk Analysis

URL: https://www.z2data.com

Incident : Ransomware CISSYMFBIFOR1768715192

Source: CISA, FBI, MS-ISAC Joint Advisory

Date Accessed: 2025-03-12

Incident : Ransomware CISSYMFBIFOR1768715192

Source: Symantec (Spearwing tracking)

Where can stakeholders find additional resources on cybersecurity best practices ?

Additional Resources: Stakeholders can find additional resources on cybersecurity best practices at and Source: BleepingComputerDate Accessed: 2024-11-05, and Source: NVISO Research (Maxime Thiebaut)Date Accessed: 2024-11-04, and Source: Google Mandiant (UNC5174 Analysis), and Source: Broadcom Security Advisory for CVE-2025-41244Date Accessed: 2024-11-05, and Source: Microsoft Threat Intelligence (VMware Zero-Days, March 2024), and Source: The Register, and Source: GBHackers (GBH), and Source: U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and Source: UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), and Source: Mandiant (Google-owned cybersecurity firm), and Source: Oracle Security Alerts (CVE-2025-61882, CVE-2025-21884), and Source: Z2Data Supplier Risk AnalysisUrl: https://www.z2data.com, and Source: CISA, FBI, MS-ISAC Joint AdvisoryDate Accessed: 2025-03-12, and Source: Symantec (Spearwing tracking).

Investigation Status

What is the current status of the investigation for each incident ?

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Investigation Status: Ongoing (patch released; threat actor activity under monitoring)

Incident : ransomware BRO3362533111725

Investigation Status: disclosed (May 2025)

Incident : ransomware BRO0893008112125

Investigation Status: unverified (claimed by Cl0p, no official statement from Broadcom; independent verification pending)

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Investigation Status: Ongoing (Cl0p’s data leak timeline suggests delayed public exposure)

How does the company communicate the status of incident investigations to stakeholders ?

Communication of Investigation Status: The company communicates the status of incident investigations to stakeholders through Oracle Security Alerts To Customers and Public Disclosure Via Media.

Stakeholder and Customer Advisories

Were there any advisories issued to stakeholders or customers for each incident ?

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Customer Advisories: Broadcom urged customers to apply patches immediately; no detailed advisory provided in the article.

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Stakeholder Advisories: Oracle Security Alerts Urging Immediate Patching, Mandiant’S Analysis Of Cl0P’S Modus Operandi.

Customer Advisories: Companies advised to monitor for data leaks on Cl0p’s blog or dark web marketplaces

What advisories does the company provide to stakeholders and customers following an incident ?

Advisories Provided: The company provides the following advisories to stakeholders and customers following an incident: were Broadcom urged customers to apply patches immediately; no detailed advisory provided in the article., Oracle Security Alerts Urging Immediate Patching, Mandiant’S Analysis Of Cl0P’S Modus Operandi, Companies Advised To Monitor For Data Leaks On Cl0P’S Blog Or Dark Web Marketplaces and .

Initial Access Broker

How did the initial access broker gain entry for each incident ?

Incident : Vulnerability Exploit SYM44121823

Entry Point: Executable File

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Entry Point: Exploitation Of Cve-2025-41244 (Privilege Escalation Via /Tmp/Httpd), Previous Exploits: Cve-2023-46747 (F5 Big-Ip), Cve-2024-1709 (Connectwise Screenconnect), Cve-2025-31324 (Netweaver Visual Composer),

Backdoors Established: Likely (based on UNC5174's history of selling network access)

High Value Targets: U.S. Defense Contractors, Uk Government Entities, Asian Institutions, Critical Infrastructure (Uk/Us Via Sap Netweaver Attacks),

Data Sold on Dark Web: U.S. Defense Contractors, Uk Government Entities, Asian Institutions, Critical Infrastructure (Uk/Us Via Sap Netweaver Attacks),

Incident : ransomware BRO3362533111725

High Value Targets: Broadcom Employee Data,

Data Sold on Dark Web: Broadcom Employee Data,

Incident : ransomware BRO0893008112125

Entry Point: unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite

Backdoors Established: ['likely (Cl0p tactic for persistence)']

High Value Targets: Broadcom'S Manufacturing Operations, Research Data, Customer Information, Supply Chain Systems,

Data Sold on Dark Web: Broadcom'S Manufacturing Operations, Research Data, Customer Information, Supply Chain Systems,

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Entry Point: Zero-Day Vulnerabilities In Oracle Ebs (Cve-2025-61882, Cve-2025-21884),

Reconnaissance Period: Since late September 2023 (pre-exploitation activity)

High Value Targets: Fortune 500 Companies (E.G., Broadcom, Estée Lauder), Multinational Corporations With Oracle Ebs Dependencies,

Data Sold on Dark Web: Fortune 500 Companies (E.G., Broadcom, Estée Lauder), Multinational Corporations With Oracle Ebs Dependencies,

Incident : Ransomware CISSYMFBIFOR1768715192

Entry Point: Exploiting Vulnerabilities In Public-Facing Applications, Initial Access Brokers,

Post-Incident Analysis

What were the root causes and corrective actions taken for each incident ?

Incident : Privilege Escalation BRO4592445093025

Root Causes: Privilege Escalation Vulnerability In Vmware Service Discovery Mechanism (Broad Regex Path Matching)., Insufficient Validation Of Unprivileged User Processes Opening Listening Sockets., Delayed Public Disclosure Of In-The-Wild Exploitation (Attacks Began In October 2024; Patch/Report In November 2024)., Reuse Of Exploit Techniques Across Multiple Vulnerabilities (E.G., Cve-2023-46747, Cve-2024-1709) By Unc5174.,

Corrective Actions: Broadcom Released Patches For Cve-2025-41244 And Related Vmware Nsx Vulnerabilities., Nviso Published Poc To Aid Detection And Mitigation., Organizations Advised To Audit Vmware Environments For Signs Of Exploitation (E.G., Suspicious /Tmp/Httpd Binaries)., Enhanced Monitoring For Unc5174 Ttps (Tactics, Techniques, Procedures) Across Enterprise Software.,

Incident : ransomware BRO3362533111725

Root Causes: Third-Party Vendor Vulnerability (Bsh), Supply Chain Risk During Transition Period,

Incident : ransomware BRO0893008112125

Root Causes: Use Of Unpatched Enterprise Software (Oracle E-Business Suite) With Zero-Day Vulnerability., Potential Lack Of Network Segmentation Allowing Lateral Movement., Targeting By A Sophisticated Threat Actor (Cl0P) With A History Of Exploiting Zero-Days.,

Incident : Ransomware BRO3105131112625

Root Causes: Unpatched Zero-Day Vulnerabilities In Oracle Ebs (Cve-2025-61882, Cve-2025-21884)., Lack Of Real-Time Monitoring For Unauthenticated Http Requests Targeting Critical Components (Bi Publisher, Configurator Ui)., Supplier Risk Blind Spots In Enterprise Software Supply Chains.,

Corrective Actions: Immediate Application Of Oracle-Provided Security Patches., Enhanced Supplier Risk Assessments Using Scrm Platforms (E.G., Z2Data)., Implementation Of Behavioral Wafs Or Anomaly Detection For Oracle Ebs Environments., Review Of Third-Party Software Dependencies For Similar Vulnerabilities.,

Incident : Ransomware CISSYMFBIFOR1768715192

Root Causes: Exploitation Of Known Vulnerabilities, Use Of Remote Management Tools For Persistence, Living-Off-The-Land Techniques,

What is the company's process for conducting post-incident analysis ?

Post-Incident Analysis Process: The company's process for conducting post-incident analysis is described as Nviso (Vulnerability Reporting And Poc), Google Mandiant (Threat Actor Analysis), , Recommended: Review Security Logs For Unauthorized Access, Deploy Edr Solutions, , Mandiant (Google-Owned Cybersecurity Firm), .

What corrective actions has the company taken based on post-incident analysis ?

Corrective Actions Taken: The company has taken the following corrective actions based on post-incident analysis: Broadcom Released Patches For Cve-2025-41244 And Related Vmware Nsx Vulnerabilities., Nviso Published Poc To Aid Detection And Mitigation., Organizations Advised To Audit Vmware Environments For Signs Of Exploitation (E.G., Suspicious /Tmp/Httpd Binaries)., Enhanced Monitoring For Unc5174 Ttps (Tactics, Techniques, Procedures) Across Enterprise Software., , Immediate Application Of Oracle-Provided Security Patches., Enhanced Supplier Risk Assessments Using Scrm Platforms (E.G., Z2Data)., Implementation Of Behavioral Wafs Or Anomaly Detection For Oracle Ebs Environments., Review Of Third-Party Software Dependencies For Similar Vulnerabilities., .

Additional Questions

General Information

What was the amount of the last ransom demanded ?

Last Ransom Demanded: The amount of the last ransom demanded was True.

Who was the attacking group in the last incident ?

Last Attacking Group: The attacking group in the last incident were an UNC5174 (Chinese state-sponsored, linked to Ministry of State Security - MSS), El Dorado ransomware group, Cl0p ransomware gang, Cl0p (Clop) and Medusa (Spearwing).

Incident Details

What was the most recent incident detected ?

Most Recent Incident Detected: The most recent incident detected was on 2021-02-01.

What was the most recent incident publicly disclosed ?

Most Recent Incident Publicly Disclosed: The most recent incident publicly disclosed was on 2025-03-12.

Impact of the Incidents

What was the highest financial loss from an incident ?

Highest Financial Loss: The highest financial loss from an incident was Ransoms ranging from $100,000 to $15 million.

What was the most significant data compromised in an incident ?

Most Significant Data Compromised: The most significant data compromised in an incident were passwords, list of Symantec clients, government agencies, list of clients using Symantec's CloudSOC services, account managers, account numbers, , Broadcom employee data, , and Sensitive data stolen before encryption.

What was the most significant system affected in an incident ?

Most Significant System Affected: The most significant system affected in an incident was Symantec Enterprise Products and VMware Aria Operations (credential-based mode)VMware Tools (credential-less mode) and Oracle E-Business Suitesupply chain operationsfinancial systemscustomer datamanufacturing operationsresearch data and Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) versions 12.2.3–12.2.14.

Response to the Incidents

What third-party assistance was involved in the most recent incident ?

Third-Party Assistance in Most Recent Incident: The third-party assistance involved in the most recent incident was nviso (vulnerability reporting and poc), google mandiant (threat actor analysis), , mandiant (google-owned cybersecurity firm), .

What containment measures were taken in the most recent incident ?

Containment Measures in Most Recent Incident: The containment measures taken in the most recent incident were Patch release for CVE-2025-41244Previous patches for CVE-2025-22224, CVE-2025-22225, CVE-2025-22226 (March 2024)NSX vulnerabilities patched (November 2024), Oracle security patches (CVE-2025-61882 and CVE-2025-21884).

Data Breach Information

What was the most sensitive data compromised in a breach ?

Most Sensitive Data Compromised: The most sensitive data compromised in a breach were Sensitive data stolen before encryption, list of clients using Symantec's CloudSOC services, Broadcom employee data, account managers, account numbers, passwords, list of Symantec clients and government agencies.

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Lessons Learned and Recommendations

What was the most significant lesson learned from past incidents ?

Most Significant Lesson Learned: The most significant lesson learned from past incidents was Supply chain and ERP systems are attractive targets due to their central role in business operations., Supplier vulnerabilities in enterprise software (e.g., Oracle EBS) can cascade into large-scale breaches across industries. Proactive patch management and supply chain risk monitoring (e.g., via SCRM platforms like Z2Data) are critical to mitigating third-party risks. Cl0p’s delayed data leak strategy highlights the importance of rapid incident response to prevent public exposure of sensitive data.

What was the most significant recommendation implemented to improve cybersecurity ?

Most Significant Recommendation Implemented: The most significant recommendation implemented to improve cybersecurity was Conduct regular vulnerability assessments for critical ERP and supply chain systems., Immediately review security logs for unauthorized access attempts in Oracle E-Business Suite environments., Develop and test incident response plans for ransomware attacks, including data exfiltration scenarios., Evaluate the need for network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breaches., Apply security patches for Oracle E-Business Suite as soon as they are released., Review and harden VMware Aria Operations and Tools configurations, especially in credential-less modes., Enhance monitoring for unauthenticated HTTP requests targeting Oracle EBS components., Implement supply chain risk management (SCRM) tools to assess third-party vendor vulnerabilities (e.g., Z2Data)., Prepare incident response plans specifically for ransomware and zero-day scenarios., Restrict unprivileged user access to critical service discovery mechanisms in VMware environments., Implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement in case of breach., Deploy endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions for early threat detection., Deploy behavioral detection rules for privilege escalation attempts via service abuse (e.g., listening sockets opened by unprivileged processes)., Immediately apply Broadcom's patches for CVE-2025-41244 and related VMware vulnerabilities., Monitor dark web markets for potential sales of network access linked to UNC5174 or similar actors., Monitor threat intelligence sources for zero-day disclosures related to enterprise software., Apply Oracle security patches for CVE-2025-61882 and CVE-2025-21884 immediately., Conduct threat hunting for indicators of UNC5174 activity, including backdoors or sold access credentials., Monitor for suspicious binary staging in paths like /tmp/httpd or other broadly-matched regex locations. and Conduct regular audits of enterprise software for zero-day vulnerabilities..

References

What is the most recent source of information about an incident ?

Most Recent Source: The most recent source of information about an incident are Z2Data Supplier Risk Analysis, The Register, U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), Symantec (Spearwing tracking), Mandiant (Google-owned cybersecurity firm), NVISO Research (Maxime Thiebaut), Microsoft Threat Intelligence (VMware Zero-Days, March 2024), Broadcom Security Advisory for CVE-2025-41244, GBHackers (GBH), CISA, FBI, MS-ISAC Joint Advisory, Oracle Security Alerts (CVE-2025-61882, CVE-2025-21884), BleepingComputer and Google Mandiant (UNC5174 Analysis).

What is the most recent URL for additional resources on cybersecurity best practices ?

Most Recent URL for Additional Resources: The most recent URL for additional resources on cybersecurity best practices is https://www.z2data.com .

Investigation Status

What is the current status of the most recent investigation ?

Current Status of Most Recent Investigation: The current status of the most recent investigation is Ongoing (patch released; threat actor activity under monitoring).

Stakeholder and Customer Advisories

What was the most recent stakeholder advisory issued ?

Most Recent Stakeholder Advisory: The most recent stakeholder advisory issued was Oracle security alerts urging immediate patching, Mandiant’s analysis of Cl0p’s modus operandi, .

What was the most recent customer advisory issued ?

Most Recent Customer Advisory: The most recent customer advisory issued were an Broadcom urged customers to apply patches immediately; no detailed advisory provided in the article. and Companies advised to monitor for data leaks on Cl0p’s blog or dark web marketplaces.

Initial Access Broker

What was the most recent entry point used by an initial access broker ?

Most Recent Entry Point: The most recent entry point used by an initial access broker were an Executable File and unpatched zero-day vulnerability in Oracle E-Business Suite.

What was the most recent reconnaissance period for an incident ?

Most Recent Reconnaissance Period: The most recent reconnaissance period for an incident was Since late September 2023 (pre-exploitation activity).

Post-Incident Analysis

What was the most significant root cause identified in post-incident analysis ?

Most Significant Root Cause: The most significant root cause identified in post-incident analysis was Privilege escalation vulnerability in VMware service discovery mechanism (broad regex path matching).Insufficient validation of unprivileged user processes opening listening sockets.Delayed public disclosure of in-the-wild exploitation (attacks began in October 2024; patch/report in November 2024).Reuse of exploit techniques across multiple vulnerabilities (e.g., CVE-2023-46747, CVE-2024-1709) by UNC5174., third-party vendor vulnerability (BSH)supply chain risk during transition period, Use of unpatched enterprise software (Oracle E-Business Suite) with zero-day vulnerability.Potential lack of network segmentation allowing lateral movement.Targeting by a sophisticated threat actor (Cl0p) with a history of exploiting zero-days., Unpatched zero-day vulnerabilities in Oracle EBS (CVE-2025-61882, CVE-2025-21884).Lack of real-time monitoring for unauthenticated HTTP requests targeting critical components (BI Publisher, Configurator UI).Supplier risk blind spots in enterprise software supply chains., Exploitation of known vulnerabilitiesUse of remote management tools for persistenceLiving-off-the-land techniques.

What was the most significant corrective action taken based on post-incident analysis ?

Most Significant Corrective Action: The most significant corrective action taken based on post-incident analysis was Broadcom released patches for CVE-2025-41244 and related VMware NSX vulnerabilities.NVISO published PoC to aid detection and mitigation.Organizations advised to audit VMware environments for signs of exploitation (e.g., suspicious /tmp/httpd binaries).Enhanced monitoring for UNC5174 TTPs (tactics, techniques, procedures) across enterprise software., Immediate application of Oracle-provided security patches.Enhanced supplier risk assessments using SCRM platforms (e.g., Z2Data).Implementation of behavioral WAFs or anomaly detection for Oracle EBS environments.Review of third-party software dependencies for similar vulnerabilities..

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Description

SummaryA command injection vulnerability (CWE-78) has been found to exist in the `wrangler pages deploy` command. The issue occurs because the `--commit-hash` parameter is passed directly to a shell command without proper validation or sanitization, allowing an attacker with control of `--commit-hash` to execute arbitrary commands on the system running Wrangler. Root causeThe commitHash variable, derived from user input via the --commit-hash CLI argument, is interpolated directly into a shell command using template literals (e.g., execSync(`git show -s --format=%B ${commitHash}`)). Shell metacharacters are interpreted by the shell, enabling command execution. ImpactThis vulnerability is generally hard to exploit, as it requires --commit-hash to be attacker controlled. The vulnerability primarily affects CI/CD environments where `wrangler pages deploy` is used in automated pipelines and the --commit-hash parameter is populated from external, potentially untrusted sources. An attacker could exploit this to: * Run any shell command. * Exfiltrate environment variables. * Compromise the CI runner to install backdoors or modify build artifacts. Credits Disclosed responsibly by kny4hacker. Mitigation * Wrangler v4 users are requested to upgrade to Wrangler v4.59.1 or higher. * Wrangler v3 users are requested to upgrade to Wrangler v3.114.17 or higher. * Users on Wrangler v2 (EOL) should upgrade to a supported major version.

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Date

2026-01-20

Updated

Date

2026-01-20

Risk Information

cvss4

Base: 7.7

Severity: LOW

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X

References

https://github.com/cloudflare/workers-sdk

Description

Published

Date

2026-01-20

Updated

Date

2026-01-20

Risk Information

cvss3

Base: 8.2

Severity: LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2026.html

Description

Vulnerability in the Oracle VM VirtualBox product of Oracle Virtualization (component: Core). Supported versions that are affected are 7.1.14 and 7.2.4. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows high privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle VM VirtualBox executes to compromise Oracle VM VirtualBox. While the vulnerability is in Oracle VM VirtualBox, attacks may significantly impact additional products (scope change). Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Oracle VM VirtualBox accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Oracle VM VirtualBox. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L).

Published

Date

2026-01-20

Updated

Date

2026-01-20

Risk Information

cvss3

Base: 8.1

Severity: LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2026.html

Description

Published

Date

2026-01-20

Updated

Date

2026-01-20

Risk Information

cvss3

Base: 8.2

Severity: LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2026.html

Description

Published

Date

2026-01-20

Updated

Date

2026-01-20

Risk Information

cvss3

Base: 8.2

Severity: LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujan2026.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

Symantec CyberSecurity History Information

Official Website of Symantec

Symantec’s AI-Generated Cybersecurity Score

How many security badges does Symantec’ have ?

Has Symantec been affected by any supply chain cyber incidents ?

Does Symantec have SOC 2 Type 1 certification ?

Does Symantec have SOC 2 Type 2 certification ?

Does Symantec comply with GDPR ?

Does Symantec have PCI DSS certification ?

Does Symantec comply with HIPAA ?

Does Symantec have ISO 27001 certification ?

Industry Classification of Symantec

Number of Employees at Symantec

Subsidiaries Owned by Symantec

Symantec’s LinkedIn Followers

NAICS Classification of Symantec

Symantec’s Presence on Crunchbase

Symantec’s Presence on LinkedIn

Cybersecurity Incidents Involving Symantec

Number of Peer and Competitor Companies

What types of cybersecurity incidents have occurred at Symantec ?

What was the total financial impact of these incidents on Symantec ?

How does Symantec detect and respond to cybersecurity incidents ?

Incident Details

Can you provide details on each incident ?

Incident : Data Breach

Incident : Vulnerability Exploit

Incident : Privilege Escalation

Incident : ransomware