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VMware is suddenly offering a free hypervisor once again
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VMware is suddenly offering a free hypervisor once again

VMware ESXi 8.0 Update 3e brings back the free version of the hypervisor It was removed in February 2024 when VMware went subscription-only...

VMware Workstation users report major issues following Broadcom mass redirect
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VMware Workstation users report major issues following Broadcom mass redirect

Users report VMware Workstation automatic updates are broken The error was caused by a URL redirect We don’t know if it was intentional,...

Broadcom warns of worrying security flaws affecting VMware tools
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Broadcom warns of worrying security flaws affecting VMware tools

Broadcom was recently tipped off about an authentication bypass flaw in VMware Tools The 7.8 bug was quickly fixed, but no workarounds are...

Broadcom releases fixes for multiple VMware security flaws
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Broadcom releases fixes for multiple VMware security flaws

Broadcom releases fix for three vulnerabilities being abused in the wild The bugs were described as VM escape flaws The company urged users...

This ransomware gang is using SSH tunnels to target VMware appliances
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This ransomware gang is using SSH tunnels to target VMware appliances

Researchers find hackers using VMware ESXi’s SSH tunneling in attacks The campaigns end up with ransomware infections The researchers suggested ways to hunt...

Companies switching from VMWare should expect high-cost high-risk journey
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Companies switching from VMWare should expect high-cost high-risk journey

Gartner study says moving from VMware could take 18-48 months 7-10 staff could have to scope out solutions for a whole month If...

Netflix lawsuit sues VMware over virtual machine patents
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Netflix lawsuit sues VMware over virtual machine patents

Netflix claims Broadcom’s subsidiary VMware is in violation of five patents It claims VMware knew it was violating patents for more than a...

Broadcom is making some major changes to stop VMware exodus
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Broadcom is making some major changes to stop VMware exodus

Broadcom gives 1,500 of its 2,000 biggest customers back to channel partners The company hopes partners will be able to offer customers better...

A major VMware vCenter Server security bug is now being exploited, so patch now
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A major VMware vCenter Server security bug is now being exploited, so patch now

A VMware bug that grants Remote Code Execution abilities is being exploited in the wild The bug was first spotted in September 2024,...