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A BGP hijack targeted hosting software vendor Softaculous Ltd, using a forged route to deliver a malicious Virtualizor update. The article details the technical aspects of the hijack, including its propagation in the global routing table.
A BGP hijacking attack diverted traffic to Softaculous services, leading to malicious Virtualizor updates being delivered to some users between August 28 and 30, 2026. The incident has been resolved, and operators are advised to check for compromises.