Surge in Scanning Suggests Targeted Hack Attack Imminent

A recently detected increase in attempts to hack MOVEit Managed File Transfer underlines the importance of promptly patching your enterprise software. 

Threat intelligence Firm GreyNoise has warned of a “notable surge” in hackers scanning MOVEit MFT systems.

Scanning Surge 

GreyNoise said that the surge in attacks started on May 27.  Since then, the volume of scanners has remained between 200 and 300 per day - a 20-30 times increase over usual levels.  They suggested attackers may be probing for unpatched systems or possibly preparing a coordinated mass attack. 

The Australian Signals Directorate – Australia’s premier cyber crime combatants – advises that applying patches to applications is critical to ensuring the security of systems.  

“Once a vulnerability in an application is made public, it can be expected that malicious code will be developed by malicious actors within 48 hours, sometimes within 24 hours,” they said.  

Obviously, applying multiple patches in a production environment may not only be time consuming, it may well impact production system uptime and even create greater potential for compounded problems during the process. 

Alternatives 

Some organisations have been completely replacing their existing Managed File Transfer (MFT) systems with the MFT independently recommended as the world’s most advanced – Fortra’s GoAnywhere. 

GoAnywhere offers two key security advantages over lesser Managed File Transfer solutions. 

Firstly, it includes an advanced Threat Brain. This aggregates security intelligence from across Fortra’s deep portfolio of cybersecurity solutions and external providers to continuously identify and block IPs with malicious intent.  Threat Brain enables GoAnywhere to quickly and proactively block threats before they infiltrate your organisation. 

Secondly, rather than merely patching its software, Fortra frequently releases complete updated versions.  Upgrading the software to a new version is as simple as downloading the latest version from the Fortra customer portal, briefly stopping your existing version, and then installing it.   

Local Expertise Available 

At Generic Systems Australia we’ve helped dozens of Australian and New Zealand organisations transition to GoAnywhere quickly, simply and inexpensively.   

If you’d like to discuss how we can help you, please feel welcome to contact me.  I’m always happy to have an obligation-free chat and even provide an obligation-free proof of concept. 

At Generic Systems Australia we’re your local experts in secure Managed File Transfer.