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FBI: Dual ransomware attack victims now get hit within 48 hours

Posted on September 29, 2023 by Dissent

Sergiu Gatlan reports:

The FBI has warned about a new trend in ransomware attacks where multiple strains are deployed on victims’ networks to encrypt systems in under two days.

FBI’s warning comes in the form of a Private Industry Notification prompted by trends observed starting July 2023.

The federal law enforcement agency explains that ransomware affiliates and operators have been observed using two distinct variants when targeting victim organizations.

Read more at Bleeping Computer.


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