Did You Know? TOP 5 Vulnerabilities Exploited by Ransomware Groups

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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)