Scworld Lynx Ransomware Deployed via Compromised RDP After Backup Deletion
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Threat actors are exploiting compromised Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) logins to deploy Lynx ransomware. The attackers are deleting server backups to maximize the impact of the ransomware, affecting organizations that rely on these backups for recovery. This tactic highlights the increasing sophistication of ransomware attacks in the cybersecurity landscape.
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