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Petya Ransomware Returns with GoldenEye Version, Continuing James Bond Theme

The author of the Petya-Mischa ransomware combo has returned with a new version that uses the name GoldenEye Ransomware. The ransomware is currently distributed via spam campaigns that at the moment seem to be targeting German-speaking users. The GoldenEye variant starts by encrypting the user’s files, just like regular ransomware. The ransom note asks GoldenEye users for 1.284506 Bitcoin (roughly $1,000) GoldenEye has caused his computer to crash.

Source: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/petya-ransomware-returns-with-goldeneye-version-continuing-james-bond-theme/

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