Ransomware Ruckus: Medusa Strikes with GoAnywhere Exploit!
Storm-1175 is making waves by exploiting a GoAnywhere MFT vulnerability in Medusa ransomware attacks. While Fortra patched it without fanfare, this cybercrime group has been busy since September, turning vulnerabilities into opportunities. It’s a good reminder that sometimes it’s not the storms you see coming that get you, but the ones named Storm-1175.
Hot Take:
When cyber villains like Storm-1175 start exploiting software vulnerabilities, it’s time to call in the digital Avengers! Who would’ve thought that transferring files securely could turn into a Medusa head of headaches? Apparently, GoAnywhere MFT decided to take the express route to the cyber underworld, and now Microsoft and other defenders are trying to cut off the snakes before they bite. Remember, folks, the only thing scarier than Medusa is Medusa with a ransomware payload!
Key Points:
- Storm-1175 is exploiting a critical vulnerability in GoAnywhere MFT tool.
- Over 500 GoAnywhere MFT instances are exposed online, with unclear patch status.
- The flaw, CVE-2025-10035, allows remote exploitation with low complexity.
- Microsoft confirmed Medusa ransomware attacks using this vulnerability.
- Admins are urged to upgrade and check logs for signs of exploitation.