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HP Threat Research Shows Attackers Exploiting Zero-Day Vulnerability Before Enterprises Can Patch

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Thursday, October 14, 2021

The HP Wolf Security threat research team found evidence that cybercriminals are mobilizing quickly to weaponize new zero-day vulnerabilities.

Key Points: 
  • The HP Wolf Security threat research team found evidence that cybercriminals are mobilizing quickly to weaponize new zero-day vulnerabilities.
  • By September 10 just three days after the initial threat bulletin the HP threat research team saw scripts designed to automate the creation of this exploit being shared on GitHub.
  • Once the device is compromised, attackers can install backdoors to systems, which could be sold on to ransomware groups.
  • 5 HPs most advanced embedded security features are available on HP Enterprise and HP Managed devices with HP FutureSmart firmware 4.5 or above.