The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the FBI issued a critical warning today regarding threat actors actively deploying Androxgh0st malware and a cloud-focused botnet. This potent combination targets cloud platform vulnerabilities to steal access credentials and deliver malicious payloads, jeopardizing your organization’s security.
Androxgh0st exploits specific remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities:
- CVE-2017-9841 (PHPUnit framework)
- CVE-2021-41773 (Apache HTTP Server)
- CVE-2018-15133 (Laravel PHP framework)
To mitigate this threat and safeguard your valuable assets, prioritize:
- Cloud Platform Security Log Monitoring: Continuously monitor security logs from your cloud platforms, particularly IAM (Identity and Access Management) activities, for suspicious behavior. This vigilance can detect unauthorized access attempts before they cause harm.
- CloudJacket and Our SOC – Your Comprehensive Defense: CloudJacket, our advanced security solution, empowers you with:
- Real-time threat detection: Our experts and AI-powered technology constantly scan for Androxgh0st and other emerging threats across your cloud environment.
- Proactive incident response: We react swiftly to potential security incidents, minimizing damage and ensuring business continuity.
- Continuous security optimization: We constantly refine your defenses based on the latest intelligence, keeping you ahead of evolving threats.
Don’t wait for a breach to act. Contact SECNAP today and let CloudJacket shield your organization with comprehensive cloud security. Complete the form or call 844-638-7328.
Remember:
- Patch vulnerable systems promptly.
- Implement strong authentication and access controls.
- Invest in robust security solutions like CloudJacket.
