REvil member says gang targets organisations with cyber insurance for ransomware attacks

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Alleged REvil member claims they target companies with cyber insurance
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Alleged REvil member claims they target companies with cyber insurance

Pharmaceutical firms are also good payers, claims gang member 'Unknown'

An alleged member of the notorious ransomware gang REvil has divulged details about the group's activity, including the fact they target companies with cyber insurance, prefer to remain apolitical, and...

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