Sage 2.0 ransomware delivered by Pandex spambot, mimics Cerber routines

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Feb 13, 2017 / in Uncategorized
New variants of Sage ransomware sport Cerber-like behavior, although no definitive link was found between the two families.

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Symantec Security Response has recently discovered the Sage 2.0 ransomware (Ransom.Cry) being delivered by the Trojan.Pandex spambot, which we have previously seen sending JS downloaders with spambots, banki

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Sage 2.0 ransomware appears to be mimicking Cerber's routines

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Source: Symantec