Hypervisor Jackpotting, Part 3: Lack of Antivirus Support Opens the Door to Adversary Attacks

CrowdStrike, a prominent cybersecurity firm, has been recognized as a leader in various industry reports, such as the 2025 IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Incident Response Services and Exposure Management. The company is making strategic moves, including acquiring Onum to enhance data capabilities within the Agentic Security Operations Center, and it has launched new AI security services to boost AI security and SOC readiness. CrowdStrike has also been active in addressing threats like MURKY PANDA, a cloud-based trusted-relationship threat, and has noted an increase in big game hunting ransomware actors targeting VMware ESXi servers due to their critical role in IT infrastructure. The company emphasizes the importance of regular security updates and reviews for virtualization technology, highlighting the vulnerabilities that have been exploited in VMware products. Additionally, CrowdStrike continues to innovate in areas like endpoint security, AI, and identity protection, contributing to its strong market position and ongoing commitment to cybersecurity advancement.