Did You Know? TOP 5 Vulnerabilities Exploited by Ransomware Groups

October 23, 2024

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Cyber Security in the maritime and offshore energy space has come front and center, with new Cyber Security rules expected soon from the U.S. Coast Guard.

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During the first half of the year, Marlink’s Security Operations Center actively monitored more than 1800 vessels across the maritime industry, including cargo ships, cruise liners, research vessels, superyachts, tankers, and offshore support vessels.

According the SOC report, during the first half of 2024 ransomware actors conducted attacks that exploited the following product vulnerabilities:

TOP 5 Known Exploited Vulnerabilities by Ransomware Groups

  • Microsoft SharePoint Server
    (CVE-2023-29357)
    (CVE-2023-24955)

  • Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile
    (EPMM) and MobileIron Core
    (CVE-2023-35082)

  • ConnectWise ScreenConnect
    (CVE-2024-1709)

  • Cisco Adaptive Security
    Appliance (ASA) and Firepower
    Threat Defence (FTD)
    (CVE-2020-3259)

  • Fortinet FortiClient EMS
    (CVE-2023-48788)


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