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Clop Exploits PTC Zero-Day in Large-Scale Data Theft Spree

Clop's latest large-scale data theft spree exploited a critical PTC zero-day vulnerability, CVE-2026-12569, affecting supply chain systems used by manufacturers, retailers, and industries like aerospace and automotive. This attack continues Clop's trend of targeting SaaS logistics companies with zero-days to carry out mass-exploitation campaigns.

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Clop Ransomware Operation Exploits Windchill Flaw with Custom Web Shell

The Clop ransomware operation has exploited a critical flaw in PTC Windchill and FlexPLM servers, deploying a custom web shell that allows for easy credential theft and massive data exfiltration. This sneaky move gives attackers a direct path to sensitive data, with no extra tools needed.

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Shell Probes Data Breach After Clop Ransomware Gang Claims Theft

Shell is investigating a potential data breach after the notorious Clop ransomware gang claimed to have stolen 89GB of sensitive information from the energy giant. The company is working closely with its security teams and experts to get to the bottom of the incident.

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Cl0p Ransomware Gang Exploits PTC Windchill Flaw in Data Extortion Drive

PTC Windchill users are under attack, with threat actors actively exploiting a critical flaw (CVE-2026-12569) that allows for remote code execution, prompting PTC to warn customers of heightened threat activity. This vulnerability, with a CVSS score of 9.3, has already been added to the US government's list of known exploited vulnerabilities.

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Clop Ransomware Targets PTC Windchill in Data Theft Attacks

A critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-12569, with a near-perfect CVSS score of 9.3 is being exploited by Clop ransomware attackers to breach PTC Windchill and FlexPLM systems, putting sensitive data at risk. Security patches are available, but urgent action is needed to prevent data theft.

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CISA Flags Exploited PTC Windchill Flaw Amid Web Shell Attacks

PTC has confirmed that attackers are exploiting a high-severity flaw, CVE-2026-12569, in its Windchill software to drop malicious web shells on vulnerable systems, allowing them to execute arbitrary code remotely. The company has reported heightened threat activity, urging users to take immediate action to protect themselves.

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