VMware ESXi Servers Face New Threat from Abyss Locker

MalwareHunterTeam reported a new variant of the Abyss Locker ransomware designed to target Linux-based VMware ESXi servers. It employs SSH brute force attacks to gain unauthorized access to servers. The ransomware has claimed data theft ranging from 35GB to 700GB. Researchers also suspect a connection with HelloKitty ransomware due to similar code elements.