Warning over GermanWiper ransomware that erases victim's data but still asks for ransom
Victims have been advised not to pay ransom that that won't help them recover their files
A new ransomware named GermanWiper is infecting computers of German-speaking users. Image via Pixabay
Security researchers in Germany have issued a warning over new ransomware, named GermanWiper, which demands ransom from victims after erasing the data on their machines. GermanWiper, as the name suggests,...
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