Cybersecuritynews Rogue VM in VMware vSphere Linked to Muddled Libra Cyber Attack
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In September 2025, a rogue virtual machine was discovered within a VMware vSphere environment, linked to the threat actor group Muddled Libra, also known as Scattered Spider and UNC3944. This VM served as a staging host for the intruders, allowing them to conduct reconnaissance and deploy tools within the network.
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2025-09-01
Rogue VM discovered in VMware vSphere environment
2025-09-01
Investigation linked VM to Muddled Libra
2026-02-12
Articles published detailing the attack and TTPs
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