ESXiArgs ransomware has infected hundreds of new targets in Europe, researchers say

More than 500 European organizations have become fresh targets for the ESXiArgs ransomware, according to data collected by a security research firm.

Censys researchers Mark Ellzey and Emily Austin have been updating a daily dashboard that tracks the spread of the ransomware campaign, which began raising alarms globally earlier this month.

Over the last few days, Austin and Ellzey said they have observed just over 500 hosts that have recently been infected with ESXiArgs. France saw 217 new incidents, …

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