Magniber ransomware now infects Windows users via JavaScript files
A recent malicious campaign delivering Magniber ransomware has been targeting Windows home users with fake security updates. Threat actors created in September websites that promoted fake antivirus and security updates for Windows 10. The downloaded malicious files (ZIP archives) contained JavaScript that initiated an intricate infection with the file-encrypting malware. A report from HP’s threat intelligence team notes that Magniber ransomware operators demanded payment of up to $2,500...
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