Oracle PeopleSoft 0-Day RCE Vulnerability Exploited in Attacks by ShinyHunters
Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) have issued a critical warning after identifying an active compromise-and-extortion campaign targeting Oracle PeopleSoft infrastructure, attributed to the notorious threat actor UNC6240, also known as ShinyHunters.

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Mandiant and Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) have issued a critical warning after identifying an active compromise-and-extortion campaign targeting Oracle PeopleSoft infrastructure, attributed to the notorious threat actor UNC6240, also known as ShinyHunters.
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