Ransom-based malware attacks specific companies
 

*Source: News.com (http://news.com.com/8301-10784_3-9746130-7.html)*
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Various security companies are today reporting targeted attacks made on Fortune 1000 companies over the weekend. What's notable is that documents within each of the affected companies were stolen, encrypted, then the companies were offered a decryption key for a fee. What's odd is that the amount requested as ransom was a mere $300.

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