Niharika Ray

A misconfigured backup file exposed sensitive customer data, internal credentials, cryptographic keys, and decompiled source code of a major bank—revealing how a single oversight can lead to a dangerous security spiral. Discovered by BeVigil during an infrastructure risk assessment, the breach highlights the urgent need for secure backup practices and continuous attack surface monitoring. Dive into the full report to understand how this exposure could have enabled identity theft, unauthorized access, and deeper system compromise.

Many organizations use Apache ActiveMQ to streamline messaging, but default configurations can leave them vulnerable to cyberattacks. BeVigil’s security analysis uncovered multiple exposed ActiveMQ instances with default admin credentials, putting systems at risk of Remote Code Execution (RCE). This blog highlights the critical vulnerabilities, explains how attackers can exploit them, and provides actionable security measures to mitigate risks. From patching and updating to strengthening access controls and regular audits, discover how to fortify your messaging infrastructure and stay ahead of cyber threats. Read more to protect your system before it's too late!