Researchers tie ransomware families to North Korean cyber-army

The North Korean army is continuing to try its hand at ransomware, according to a new report from cybersecurity firm Trellix. Christiaan Beek, lead scientist with the company’s threat research division, released a report on Tuesday tying four ransomware families — BEAF, PXJ, ZZZZ and CHiCHi — to the prolific Unit 180 of North Korea’s cyber-army.  […]

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