Spanish hospitals targeted with coronavirus-themed phishing lures in Netwalker ransomware attacks

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Groups behind Netwalker switched phishing baits to coronavirus last week - as other ransomware groups pledged to avoid medical facilities

Hospitals in Spain have been targeted with coronavirus-themed phishing lures by attackers looking to lock-down their systems with Netwalker ransomware. Local reports indicate that medical centre...

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