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China-Linked Hackers Deploy New StormEncryptor Ransomware, Likely via N-central Flaw

AI synthesis China-linked threat actor Storm-1175, a former Medusa affiliate, deployed new StormEncryptor ransomware, likely exploiting an N-central flaw, according to Microsoft and BleepingComputer reports.

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    Storm-1175 Replaces Medusa With New StormEncryptor Ransomware ↗

    Microsoft says China-linked Storm-1175 is using a new ransomware called StormEncryptor, replacing Medusa in its latest attacks. Microsoft says China-linked, financially motivated threat actor Storm-1175 has begun using a new ransomware strain called StormEncryptor. The group p...