Gold Melody Is Weaponizing Leaked ASP.NET Machine Keys

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An Initial Access Broker group known as Gold Melody has emerged at the center of a high-impact campaign targeting ASP.NET applications through leaked machine keys. By quietly exploiting overlooked configuration secrets, the group has been breaching enterprise networks and selling access within underground markets. This growing wave of attacks underscores how minor security oversights can open the door to large-scale compromises, leaving organizations vulnerable to stealthy in-memory exploits and persistent backdoors.

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