Data-wiping malware hits Russian courts, city halls

A new malware that masquerades as ransomware but wipes data from infected devices instead of holding it for ransom has been found targeting Russian organizations, according to new research. The malware was first detected this fall when it targeted courts and city halls in several Russian regions, local media reported last week. The victims did […]

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