Security News > 2023 > June > WannaCry ransomware impersonator targets Russian "Enlisted" FPS players
A ransomware operation targets Russian players of the Enlisted multiplayer first-person shooter, using a fake website to spread trojanized versions of the game.
Enlisted is a legitimate game published by Gaijin Entertainment in 2021, having between 500,000 and a million active monthly players.
The ransomware bundled with the game installer pretends to be the third major version of the notorious WannaCry, even using the '.
After the encryption process has been completed, the ransomware displays the ransom note on a dedicated GUI app, giving the victim three days to respond to the demands.
National bans on popular FPS titles in Russia have forced local gamers to look elsewhere for entertainment, and Enlisted is one of the explored alternatives.
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