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Hackers are exploiting a flaw in popular file-transfer tools to launch mass hacks, again


Threat actors are exploiting a high-risk bug in Cleo software - and Huntress warns that fully-patched systems are vulnerable

Security researchers are warning that hackers are actively exploiting another high-risk vulnerability in a popular file transfer technology to launch mass hacks. Huntress security researcher John Hammond said the company has observed threat actors “exploiting this software en masse” since December 3. Cleo has more than 4,200 customers, including U.S. biotechnology company Illumina, sports footwear giant New Balance, and Dutch logistics firm Portable.

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