New Group, Fast Growth: Yurei ransomware first appeared on September 5, already listing three victims in Sri Lanka, India, and Nigeria within its first week. Copy-Paste Malware: The ransomware is largely based on the open-source Prince-Ransomware project, showing how attackers with limited skills can quickly launch operations. Data Leaks Over Encryption: Despite flaws that allow partial recovery, Yurei’s main weapon is data theft and exposure, which they use to pressure victims into paying. Global Threat, Emerging Origins: Early evidence suggests links to Morocco, reflecting how ransomware is no longer confined to traditional regions, it can emerge anywhere and spread fast. […]
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