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Abuse of Virtual Machine Infrastructure by Cybercriminals

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Cybercriminals are exploiting virtual machine infrastructure provided by bulletproof hosting providers. These providers are misusing legitimate ISP systems to supply virtual machines, facilitating various cybercrimes, including ransomware attacks. The Counter Threat Unit™ (CTU) has identified multiple internet-exposed devices involved in this malicious activity.

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