Security News > 2018 > September > Alert: 'Ryuk' Ransomware Attacks the Latest Threat
2018-09-07 20:33
Variant of Hermes Poses Major Risks, HHS WarnsOrganizations should be on guard for an attacks involving apparent variant of Hermes ransomware - dubbed Ryuk - that attempts to encrypt network resources. It has already victimized several global organizations in the U.S. and elsewhere, according to a federal alert, which offers mitigation advice.
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https://www.inforisktoday.com/alert-ryuk-ransomware-attacks-latest-threat-a-11475
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