Hackers Exploit Check Point Firewall Flaws to Gain Root Access and Deploy Wiper Malware on VMware ESXi

Hackers have chained Check Point firewall vulnerabilities to gain root access, plant backdoors, and deploy destructive malware on a VMware ESXi host. The campaign began on October 30, 2026, targeting Israeli organizations before expanding worldwide. Check Point confirmed that attackers exploited the privilege escalation flaw against a couple of dozen customers. The supplied investigation describes […]

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Hackers Exploit Check Point Firewall Flaws to Gain Root Access and Deploy Wiper Malware on VMware ESXi