Warning over Zeppelin ransomware targeting healthcare and tech firms across Europe and US

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Analysis of Zeppelin's code suggests that it was first compiled last month

Researchers at cyber security firm BlackBerry Cylance have discovered a new form of ransomware called Zeppelin, which is particularly targeting technology and healthcare firms across Europe, US and...

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