We have seen cases that have affected major companies around the world.
We have seen cases that have affected major companies around the world.
As we know, cybercriminals hijack users files and folders.
In return, they ask for an economic rescue.
KillDisk, turned into a fake ransomware
It is really a new version of KillDisk malware.
Its function is to erase hard drives.
However, on this occasion, this variant is passed by a ransomware.
This fake ransomware deliberately deletes the hard drive but also includes a ransom note.
KillDisk is one of the most lethal types of malware.
The erase of hard drives is its function.
Something that obviously harms users a lot.
It has been used mainly by cyber-espionage groups, such as Telebots.
This is the same group that created the Sandworm malware that attacked industrial equipment in the United States.
A variant of Linux has discovered shortly after, which was used against the same objectives.
Now, Trend Micro reports on new KillDisk attacks.
The company says it has detected a new version, but the changes are minimal compared to past attacks.
The ransom note is still there, as well as the disk erases functions.
But as in previous attacks, the researchers also noticed that KillDisk was not the main malware deployed.
So, what do you think about this fake ransomware?
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