Broadcom ShinySp1d3r Ransomware Targets Victims with Ransom Notes
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ShinySp1d3r, a new ransomware variant linked to former Lapsus$ operators, has emerged, targeting victims by encrypting files and dropping ransom notes. The attackers instruct victims to contact them through a provided TOX address for payment negotiations.
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