As of May 2025, scanning activity targeting MOVEit Transfer systems has significantly increased. On May 27, unique IP scanning rose to over 100, then surged to 319 the following day, stabilizing between 200 and 300 thereafter. These patterns may indicate potential threats, though Shane Barney cautions that increased scanning does not confirm imminent exploitation. Historical vulnerabilities in MOVEit have been exploited, prompting calls for organizations to ensure timely patching and minimize system exposure. Strategies such as establishing a zero-trust architecture and real-time threat detection are emphasized for readiness against automated threats.
The increase in scanning activity targeting MOVEit Transfer systems is worth monitoring, but doesn't necessarily indicate imminent or widespread exploitation. This type of behavior often reflects opportunistic threat actors probing for unpatched systems - not necessarily a sophisticated adversary.
While cybercrime groups may attempt to speed up and scale campaigns with automation or AI, core defense strategies for organizations remain the same: establish a zero-trust architecture, manage privilege access and use real-time threat detection to continuously monitor for suspicious activity.
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