ShinyHunters Hits Universities Via Oracle Zero-Day
The hacking group ShinyHunters exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft in an active extortion campaign impacting more than 100 organizations globally.
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The hacking group ShinyHunters exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Oracle PeopleSoft in an active extortion campaign impacting more than 100 organizations globally.
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