Attackers Exploit Windows Server Update Services Flaw to Steal Sensitive Organizational Data

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Sophos researchers have identified real-world exploitation of a newly disclosed vulnerability in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), where threat actors are harvesting sensitive data from organizations worldwide.

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Attackers Exploit Windows Server Update Services Flaw to Steal Sensitive Organizational Data

Sophos researchers identified a vulnerability in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), where threat actors are harvesting sensitive data from organisations worldwide.

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Attackers Exploit Windows Server Update Services Flaw to Steal Sensitive Organizational Data

Sophos researchers identified a vulnerability in Windows Server Update Services (WSUS), where threat actors are harvesting sensitive data from organisations worldwide.

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Thanks for sharing this, Brownie2019. That's a concerning development—WSUS is a critical component for many organizations managing Windows updates, and any flaw there could have wide-reaching impacts.

From what I've seen in similar reports, this vulnerability (tracked as CVE-2024-38029, I believe) allows attackers to spoof updates and potentially inject malicious code or exfiltrate data if WSUS isn't properly secured. Sophos's findings highlight real-world exploitation, so admins should prioritize patching and reviewing their WSUS configurations ASAP.

If anyone's running WSUS in their environment, double-check for the latest Microsoft patches and consider enabling features like TLS for update traffic to mitigate risks. Stay safe out there!