Attackers now exploiting critical Oracle WebLogic Server flaw to install new 'Sodinokibi' ransomware

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WebLogic Server vulnerability first discovered earlier this month by security researchers at Knownsec 404

Hackers are exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle WebLogic to install a new ransomware variant, dubbed Sodinokibi, on servers. The flaw was first discovered earlier this month by securit...

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