Aviatrix Threat Research Center
Cloud breaches are accelerating — across identities, workloads, supply chains, and cloud-native services. In the Containment Era, understanding how a breach unfolds is how you architect to stop it.
The Aviatrix Threat Research Center provides security teams with:
- A structured understanding of how breaches unfold — kill chain, ATT&CK techniques, CVEs, and IOCs in a consistent format.
- What attackers exploited, and which enforcement gaps let them move.
- Where workload-level controls would have broken the attack chain — including paths that posture tools and endpoint detection don't model.
Recent Breaches, Security Incidents & Vulnerabilities
AI-Powered Threat Analysis
Agentic AI that analyzes real-world attacks — across security incidents, breaches, and exploited vulnerabilities — to produce structured, actionable intelligence.
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Critical Zero-Day in KnowledgeDeliver LMS Exploited to Deploy Web Shells
In late 2025, attackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability (CVE-2026-5426) in Digital Knowledge's KnowledgeDeliver Learning Management System (LMS). This flaw, stemming from hardcoded ASP.NET machineKey values across deployments, allowed unauthenticated remote code execution via malicious ViewState deserialization. Exploiting this, threat actors deployed the Godzilla (BlueBeam) web shell, enabling further system compromise and the distribution of Cobalt Strike beacons to users through malicious scripts embedded in the platform. This incident underscores the critical risks associated with default configurations and hardcoded cryptographic keys in web applications. The exploitation of such vulnerabilities highlights the necessity for organizations to implement unique, secure configurations and to stay vigilant against emerging threats targeting widely-used platforms.
3 months ago
Kill Chain
May 2026 Cyber Threats: ClearFake Campaign and GraphRunner Malware
In May 2026, multiple sophisticated cyber threats emerged, notably the ClearFake campaign, which utilized advanced web injection techniques to deploy the Amatera Stealer malware. This malware, an evolution of the ACR Stealer, was distributed through deceptive methods such as EtherHiding and ClickFix, leading to significant data exfiltration. Additionally, the GraphRunner malware debuted, exploiting vulnerabilities in cloud services to execute unauthorized code, posing substantial risks to cloud infrastructure security. These incidents underscore a concerning trend: cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging complex, multi-stage attacks that combine social engineering with technical exploits. The rise of such sophisticated malware campaigns highlights the urgent need for organizations to enhance their cybersecurity measures and remain vigilant against evolving threats.
3 months ago
Kill Chain
Shai-Hulud 2.0: Unveiling the 2025 npm Supply Chain Attack
In November 2025, the Shai-Hulud 2.0 supply chain attack emerged as a significant threat to the npm ecosystem. Attackers compromised hundreds of npm packages by injecting malicious preinstall scripts that executed before installation completion. These scripts harvested sensitive data, including credentials and configuration secrets, from developer environments and CI/CD pipelines, exfiltrating them to attacker-controlled repositories. The malware exhibited worm-like behavior, autonomously spreading by publishing malicious versions of accessible packages, thereby propagating across the npm ecosystem. Major projects such as Zapier, Ethereum Name Service (ENS), PostHog, and Postman were affected, with over 25,000 repositories compromised within a few hours. ([blog.checkpoint.com](https://blog.checkpoint.com/research/shai-hulud-2-0-inside-the-second-coming-the-most-aggressive-npm-supply-chain-attack-of-2025/?utm_source=openai)) This incident underscores the escalating sophistication of supply chain attacks targeting open-source ecosystems. The rapid propagation and automation observed in Shai-Hulud 2.0 highlight the urgent need for enhanced security measures in software development pipelines. Organizations must prioritize securing their development environments, implement robust monitoring, and adopt best practices to mitigate the risks associated with such pervasive threats.
3 months ago
Kill Chain
Critical DoS Vulnerability in ABB B&R Automation Runtime (CVE-2025-3450)
In October 2025, ABB identified a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-3450) in the System Diagnostics Manager (SDM) component of B&R Automation Runtime versions prior to 6.3 and Q4.93. This flaw allows unauthenticated, network-based attackers to delete data, leading to denial-of-service conditions. The vulnerability stems from improper resource locking within the SDM, potentially causing affected systems to cease operation upon exploitation. ABB has released updates to address this issue and recommends users upgrade to Automation Runtime versions 6.3 or Q4.93 to mitigate the risk. This incident underscores the importance of timely patch management and robust network security practices, especially in critical infrastructure sectors where such vulnerabilities can have significant operational impacts.
3 months ago
Kill Chain
Critical Vulnerability in ABB Ability™ zenon: CVE-2025-8754
In August 2025, a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-8754) was identified in ABB's Ability™ zenon software, versions 7.50 through 14. This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to access critical functions, potentially leading to denial-of-service conditions in industrial control environments. The vulnerability arises from missing authentication mechanisms in the Remote Transport Service, enabling unauthorized system reboots. ([cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2025-8754&utm_source=openai)) The incident underscores the importance of robust authentication protocols in industrial control systems. As cyber threats targeting critical infrastructure continue to evolve, organizations must prioritize timely vulnerability assessments and implement comprehensive security measures to mitigate potential risks.
3 months ago
Kill Chain
Critical Vulnerability in ABB AC500 V2 PLCs: CVE-2025-7745
In July 2025, a buffer over-read vulnerability, identified as CVE-2025-7745, was discovered in ABB's AC500 V2 programmable logic controllers (PLCs), affecting versions up to and including 2.5.2. This flaw could allow unauthorized access to fragments of previously transmitted Modbus telegrams, potentially exposing sensitive information. The vulnerability was reported by Reid Wightman of Dragos, Inc., and ABB released firmware version 2.5.3 to address the issue. The incident underscores the critical importance of timely patch management in industrial control systems (ICS). As cyber threats targeting ICS environments continue to evolve, organizations must remain vigilant in updating and securing their operational technology to prevent potential exploitation of such vulnerabilities.
3 months ago
Kill Chain
Iranian Hackers Leverage AI and SEO Poisoning in Advanced Cyber Espionage Campaigns
In early 2026, the Iranian state-sponsored threat actor known as Nimbus Manticore (also referred to as Screening Serpens and UNC1549) launched a series of cyber espionage campaigns targeting the aviation and software sectors across the U.S., Europe, and the Middle East. These operations utilized sophisticated techniques, including career-themed phishing lures and search engine optimization (SEO) poisoning, to distribute newly developed backdoors named MiniFast and an updated version of MiniJunk (MiniJunk V2). The campaigns involved impersonating legitimate organizations to deceive employees into downloading malicious software, leading to unauthorized access and potential data exfiltration. Notably, the MiniFast backdoor exhibited characteristics suggesting it was developed with assistance from artificial intelligence, indicating an evolution in the threat actor's capabilities. ([thehackernews.com](https://thehackernews.com/2026/05/iranian-hackers-deploy-minifast-and.html?utm_source=openai)) This incident underscores a significant shift in cyber threat tactics, with state-sponsored actors increasingly leveraging AI in malware development and employing SEO poisoning to broaden their attack vectors. Organizations must remain vigilant against such evolving threats by enhancing their cybersecurity measures and educating employees on recognizing sophisticated phishing and social engineering tactics.
3 months ago
Kill Chain
Critical Vulnerability in KnowledgeDeliver LMS Exploited to Deploy Malicious Payloads
In early 2026, a critical vulnerability (CVE-2026-5426) in Digital Knowledge's KnowledgeDeliver Learning Management System (LMS) was exploited by threat actors to deploy the Godzilla web shell and Cobalt Strike Beacon. The flaw, stemming from hard-coded ASP.NET machine keys, allowed unauthenticated remote code execution via malicious ViewState deserialization. This exploitation led to unauthorized access and potential data breaches in affected systems. The incident underscores the risks associated with default configurations and hard-coded cryptographic keys in software deployments. Organizations are urged to review and update their security practices to mitigate similar vulnerabilities, especially in widely used platforms like LMSs.
3 months ago
Kill Chain
CERT-In's 12-Hour Patching Mandate: A Response to AI-Driven Cyber Threats
In May 2026, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) issued new guidelines requiring organizations to patch critical security vulnerabilities in internet-exposed systems within 12 hours of identification. This directive aims to mitigate threats from adversaries leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools and large language models (LLMs) to automate vulnerability discovery and exploitation, thereby accelerating the scale and speed of cyber attacks. CERT-In emphasized that AI-assisted cyber exploitation reduces the time required for adversaries to identify, weaponize, and exploit vulnerabilities, exposed services, weak identities, insecure APIs, and misconfigured systems. As organizations become increasingly dependent on interconnected digital infrastructure, cloud ecosystems, software supply chains, operational technologies, and AI-enabled platforms, the potential impact of AI-enabled cyber threats continues to increase across sectors. ([thehackernews.com](https://thehackernews.com/2026/05/cert-in-mandates-12-hour-patching-for.html?utm_source=openai)) This development underscores the evolving cyber threat landscape, where AI technologies are being harnessed to compress attack timelines and bypass traditional security controls. Organizations are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity measures, including continuous threat assessment, proactive exposure reduction, and operational preparedness, to effectively counter these AI-assisted threats.
3 months ago
Kill Chain
Understanding and Mitigating MFA Prompt Bombing Attacks in 2026
In May 2026, a significant cybersecurity threat emerged involving Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) prompt bombing attacks. Cybercriminals exploited push-based MFA systems by repeatedly sending authentication requests to users, aiming to induce fatigue and prompt them to approve unauthorized access. This method effectively bypassed traditional MFA protections, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data. The attacks primarily targeted organizations utilizing push-based MFA for services like Microsoft 365, VPNs, and other cloud applications, resulting in compromised accounts and potential data breaches. The prevalence of MFA prompt bombing underscores the evolving tactics of threat actors who leverage social engineering to circumvent security measures. This trend highlights the necessity for organizations to adopt more resilient authentication methods, such as number-matching codes or hardware tokens, and to implement comprehensive user education programs to recognize and resist such attacks.
3 months ago
Kill Chain
Critical Vulnerability in ABB Terra AC Wallbox Chargers: CVE-2025-5517
In October 2025, ABB disclosed a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CVE-2025-5517) affecting multiple models of its Terra AC wallbox electric vehicle chargers. This flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, cause denial-of-service conditions, or gain unauthorized access. Exploitation requires either a man-in-the-middle position with unencrypted communication or a compromised Charging Station Management System (CSMS). ABB has released firmware updates to address this issue and recommends users update their devices promptly. This incident underscores the critical importance of securing industrial control systems, especially as electric vehicle infrastructure becomes more widespread. Organizations should ensure encrypted communications and regularly update firmware to mitigate such vulnerabilities.
3 months ago
Kill Chain
ABB MConfig Vulnerability CVE-2025-9970: Cleartext Storage of Sensitive Information
In October 2025, ABB disclosed a vulnerability (CVE-2025-9970) in its MConfig software versions up to 1.4.9.21, where sensitive information was stored in cleartext within memory. This flaw could allow attackers with local access to extract credentials, potentially compromising system integrity. ABB released version 1.4.9.22 to address this issue. This incident underscores the critical importance of secure memory handling practices in software development, especially for applications managing sensitive data. Organizations are reminded to promptly apply security patches and review software for similar vulnerabilities to prevent unauthorized access.
3 months ago
Kill Chain
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How CNSF Protects Cloud Workloads
Cloud attackers don’t rely on a single exploit — they rely on paths.
Once inside, attackers move laterally between workloads, establish command-and-control through egress paths, and exfiltrate data through legitimate cloud services — often before detection tools generate an alert. These paths exist because most security architectures enforce at centralized inspection points, not at every workload. The paths that matter most are the ones that never reach a central firewall.
Aviatrix Cloud Native Security Fabric (CNSF) contains attacks by enforcing policy at every workload communication path — containing blast radius, blocking lateral movement, and cutting off egress before data leaves the environment.
With CNSF, enterprises can:
- Contain attack paths at runtime
Gain visibility into east-west and egress workload communication and apply controls that limit lateral movement, unauthorized egress, and uncontrolled trust expansion.
- Eliminate blind spots in workload-to-workload traffic
Observe traffic across VPCs/VNets, regions, and cloud providers using cloud native telemetry — including paths that posture tools and point controls don’t model.
- Secure modern and AI-driven workloads
Understand how agents, services, and workloads communicate at runtime, and enforce policy to reduce the risk of misuse, over-privileged access, or unintended data flows.
- Apply consistent Zero Trust controls without slowing teams
Enforce segmentation, egress control, and encryption centrally across clouds — without agents, application changes, or developer friction.
See Your Attack Paths. Close the Gaps with CNSF.
Blast radius starts where your enforcement stops.
Most security architectures enforce at centralized inspection points. Attackers move between workloads on paths that never reach those points — building blast radius invisibly until detection tools fire, often too late.
Your assessment delivers:
The Aviatrix Workload Attack Path Assessment (WAPA) analyzes real workload communication using cloud native telemetry to uncover attack paths already present in your environment — and shows how Cloud Native Security Fabric (CNSF) can break those paths with runtime enforcement.
The threat landscape has changed.
Has your question changed with it?
In March 2026, TeamPCP proved that detection-first architectures cannot contain attacks that move through trusted code, not around defenses. Today’s threat actors don’t break in — they log in, blend in, and expand silently. This command center tracks the evolving threat landscape and helps you measure your Blast Radius — the architectural metric that defines resilience in the Containment Era.
This command center tracks 8 active campaigns and measures your Blast Radius: what an attacker can reach once inside your environment.
Contain the Blast Radius
See the attack paths already present in your environment — and where CNSF containment controls would break them.
