Hackers hit Indians with ransomware supporting farmers
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Wed, Mar 10 2021 15:12 IST |
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New Delhi, March 10 : In a unique way to support protesting farmers in India, cyber criminals have launched a new ransomware attack in the country that does not ask for money but justice for the community, conveying a message that no data will be recovered until the demands of the farmers are met, a new report revealed on Wednesday.
The ransomware is designed to target entities connected with farmers protests in India, with the hacker group titled Khalsa Cyber Fauj reported to be leading this attack in the country.
A ransomware that demands justice, not money
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March 10, 2021 15:57 IST
A new ransomware ‘Sarbloh’ is being distributed via malicious Word documents that contain political message supporting farmer community
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A new ransomware ‘Sarbloh’ is being distributed via malicious Word documents that contain political message supporting farmer community
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According to a report by cybersecurity firm, Quick Heal, a new ransomware Sarbloh is being distributed via malicious Word documents that contain political message supporting farmer community.