Warning over LockerGoga and MegaCortex ransomware attacks targeting private industry in western countries

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The actors behind the two ransomware were found using stolen login credentials, SQL injections, phishing attacks, and several other techniques to gain entry into a corporate network

The FBI has issued an alert to warn enterprises about LockerGoga and MegaCortex ransomware that are targeting large organisations and businesses in western countries. "Since January 2019, Locker...

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