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Cl0p Hackers Exploit Windchill Servers to Steal Companies’ Secret Product Designs

Cl0p ransomware affiliates are exploiting exposed PTC Windchill and FlexPLM servers to steal engineering and product-design data. The campaign combines software flaws to gain access without credentials, install hidden server-side access, and remove sensitive files before demanding payment. The activity places manufacturers, automotive firms, aerospace organizations, and retail apparel companies at particular risk because Windchill […] The post Cl0p Hackers Exploit Windchill Servers to Steal Companies’ Secret Product Designs appeared first on Cyber Security News.
Cl0p ransomware affiliates are exploiting exposed PTC Windchill and FlexPLM servers to steal engineering and product-design data. The campaign combines software flaws to gain access without credentials, install hidden server-side access, and remove sensitive files before demanding payment. The activity places manufacturers, automotive firms, aerospace organizations, and retail apparel companies at particular risk because Windchill systems can hold highly valuable product records. Attackers use a double-extortion model, allowing them…
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