Attackers Exploit NetScaler Flaw for Root Access, Deploy WHIPSHOT and SLAPSHOT

ACSC warns of confirmed exploitation of Citrix NetScaler vulnerabilities

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has issued an updated critical alert on vulnerabilities affecting Citrix NetScaler ADC and Citrix NetScaler Gateway, saying it has received reports from Australian organisations confirming exploitation.

Mass exploitation of Citrix NetScaler: What we currently know

Suspected state-linked actors targeted critical vulnerabilities in the widely used platform, causing widespread disruption across Europe and North America. Source link The post Mass exploitation of Citrix NetScaler: What we currently know first appeared on Cybernoz.

Google Warns of Hackers Actively Exploiting Citrix 0-Day Vulnerabilities to Deploy Web Shells

Google has warned that threat actors are actively exploiting two critical Citrix NetScaler zero-day vulnerabilities to gain root access, install stealthy web shells, and move into victim networks. The activity has affected organizations in North America and Europe, including government, financial services, technology, education, legal, and professional-services sectors. Mandiant Consulting and Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) said the cam…

Attackers Exploit NetScaler Flaw for Root Access, Deploy WHIPSHOT and SLAPSHOT

Unknown threat actors have been observed exploiting a newly patched security flaw in Citrix NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway appliances to target organizations in North America and Europe. The activity, observed by Mandiant Consulting and Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) in September 2026, has targeted government, financial services, technology, education, and legal and professional