The operators behind the Qbot banking Trojan are now deploying a recently uncovered ransomware variant called Egregor, according to researchers at Singapore-based cybersecurity firm Group-IB. Since September 2020, the Egregor ransomware variant has targeted companies in 16 countries. The crypto-locking malware has also developed a reputation for "big-game hunting" attacks, with the operators demanding $4 million or more from victims, according to the Group-IB analysis.
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