Tag: botnet propagation

cPanel Flaw Exploited to Deploy Filemanager Backdoor

Over 2,000 attacker source IPs worldwide are currently involved in automated attacks exploiting a critical cPanel vulnerability, CVE-2026-41940, which allows remote attackers to gain elevated control and deploy malicious backdoors. This flaw has been targeted by multiple actors for a range of malicious outcomes, including cryptocurrency mining and ransomware.