Security News > 2017 > August > New, custom ransomware delivered to orgs via extremely targeted emails (Help Net Security)
2017-08-28 16:32
Ransomware campaigns are usually wide-flung affairs: the attackers send out as many malicious emails as possible and hope to hit a substantial number of targets. But more targeted campaigns are also becoming a trend. Targeting different verticals Take for example the latest ones spotted by Proofpoint researchers in August: one was primarily aimed at Healthcare and Education verticals, while the other targeted Manufacturing and Technology companies. In both cases, the campaigns targeted UK and US … More →
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