Check Point gateways hacked via PHP2Shell to deploy VMware ESXi wiper

BleepingComputerNovember 13, 2026Threat Intel Network

Vulnerable Check Point Security Gateway instances have been targeted in PHP2Shell attacks that deployed data-wiping malware on VMware ESXi hosts. [...]

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