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Broadcom’s customer shakedown opens old pathways for ransomware gangs

In early May 2025, VMware owner Broadcom began sending cease-and-desist letters to customers who still have perpetual licenses with expired customer support. The company’s demands include rolling back every update made after the support service ended under the threat of audits and litigation. Customers are allowed to maintain zero-day updates, but all other security updates must be rolled back under…