Azov "Ransomware" Wiper

FortiGuard Labs is aware of a new ransomware variant called "Azov". Reason why this ransomware variant is in quotations is because although it has the hallmarks of ransomware, it is considered a data wiper. This is because there is no way to recover the encrypted data and/or get in touch with the threat actors.After encryption, the note left behind to the victim, "RESTORE_FILES.txt," references well known OSINT researchers on Twitter. The note falsely reports that victims should get in touch …

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