The SamSam ransomware has always been a bit different. Unlike many ransomware infections, its victims are targeted rather than random -- and the attacker establishes a presence on the victim network before beginning the encryption process.
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SamSam Ransomware: Patient, Persistent, Competent and Dangerous
The SamSam ransomware has always been a bit different. Unlike many ransomware infections, its victims are targeted rather than random -- and the attacker establishes a presence on the victim network before beginning the encryption process. The post SamSam Ransomware: Patient, Persistent, Competent and Dangerous appeared first on SecurityWeek.
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