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Ransomware operates in organized businesses, and some developers of ransomware have expanded into franchises. One such franchise family member refers to themselves as SunC rypt. SunCrypt was one of the early pioneers of triple extortion,, including file encryption, the threat of releasing stolen data, and a DDoS (distributed denial of service) attack against non-paying victims. SunCrypt often uses the PowerShell loader for delivery and deployment. https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/privacy-briefing/4/61

     A massive ransomware campaign is underway against QNAP devices around the world, and users are finding that their files are now stored in password-protected 7zip archives.The ransomware, called Qlocker, began targeting QNAP devices.QNAP warned that the attackers were exploiting the CVE-2021-28799 hard-coded credentials vulnerability in the HBS 3 Hybrid Backup Sync app to hack into users' devices and lock their files.  https://petri.com/qnap-nas-devices-being-targeted-by-qlocker-ransomware-again

Malware is any software that is designed to attack or cause harm on computer ,server client or network. Malware attack is a threat for any computer and can attack and infect any devices and any operating system without the victims knowledge. Malware and malicious files inside a computer system can: • Deny access to the critical components of the network • Obtain information by retrieving data from the hard drive • Disrupt the system or even render it inoperable https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/security/advanced-malware-protection/what-is-malware.html

Imagine working all day long on a project or coding and on the next day when you turn the computer, all of that is gone. Possibly the worst thing that could happen to you. Unfortunately, there is malware that could cause such incidents. Wiper is a malware that  has the purpose of destroying  all the data from the target computer Back in 2014 wiper made major news after south Korean hackers attacked Sony when Sony pictures were preparing to release the film “The interviewer.” The movie portrays an interview with South Korean leader Kim Jong-un. Sony Pictures was hit by wipers and lost more than $16 million.   https://www.makeuseof.com/what-is-wiper-malware/