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Devastating, targeted ransomware attacks didn't start with SamSam and they didn't end with it either.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) this week issued an alert on activity related to SamSam, one of the most prevalent ransomware families at...

In the latest edition of the ISMG Security Report, hear prosecutors discuss the indictments of two Iranians in connection with SamSam ransomware attacks. Also: Updates on allegations that Google...

Duo raked in $6m in extortion payments after scrambling victims' files, it is claimed US prosecutors have this week charged two people believed to be behind the notorious SamSam ransomware outbreak.…

Two Iranians have been named in a US ransomware indictment - but given that they aren't in the US, what happens next?

US Prosecutors Allege Pair Targeted More Than 200 Victims, Including Cities, HospitalsA federal grand jury has indicted two Iranians for allegedly waging SamSam ransomware attacks on more than 200...

The Department of Justice announced Wednesday charges against two Iranian nationals for their involvement in creating and deploying the notorious SamSam ransomware. The alleged hackers, Faramarz...

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