Kaspersky Lab has revealed an advanced persistent threat (APT) group targeting encryption tools. StrongPity APT group has been using watering-hole attacks, infected installers, and malware for years to target users of encryption software. The group has managed to infect users in Europe, Northern Africa, and the Middle East. The top five countries affected by the group are Italy, Turkey, Belgium, Algeria and France. Users visiting sites and downloading encryption-enabled software are advised to verify both the validity of the distribution website and the integrity of the downloaded file itself.
Source: https://thehackernews.com/2016/10/best-encryption-tools.html