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FBI alert on Egregor ransomware highlighted affiliate cybercrime model

Egregor is one of a number of strains classified as ransomware-as-a-service malware. The FBI warned in January that the gang behind the malware first detected in September 2020 would compromise a victims network, then order a victim to print a physical copy of a ransom note spelling out a demand to pay a specific fee, otherwise risk their stolen data being made public. French and Ukrainian police arrested several suspects in February after using the malware. Money launderers connected to the most prolific crews rely on many of the same services to complete their scams.”]

Source: https://www.cyberscoop.com/fbi-egregor-ransomware-cybercrime/

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