Attackers Exploit NetScaler Flaw for Root Access, Deploy WHIPSHOT and SLAPSHOT

Unknown threat actors have been observed exploiting a newly patched security flaw in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway appliances to target organizations in North America and Europe. The activity, observed by Mandiant Consulting…
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