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Researchers discover new ransomware gang ‘Muliaka’ attacking Russian businesses
A previously unknown ransomware gang has been attacking Russian businesses with malware based on the leaked source code from the Conti hacking group.
A previously unknown ransomware gang has been attacking Russian businesses with malware based on the leaked source code from the Conti hacking group. Unlike the original Conti malware, the one developed by Muliaka — whose name comes from a phishing email sent by the group — terminates processes on the victim’s computer and stops certain system services before starting the file encryption, according to the analysis. said that many financially motivated hacker groups are taking advantage of the current geopolitical situation in Russia to ramp up their attacks: “Impunity and a large number of potential victims who are careless about the cybersecurity of their business attract lovers of easy money.”
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