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Title: FairWare Hackers May Take Ransoms, Keep Stolen Files
Post by: HCK on September 03, 2016, 04:05:21 pm
FairWare Hackers May Take Ransoms, Keep Stolen Files

The latest ransomware intrusion that targets Linux servers, dubbed "FairWare," may be a classic server hack designed to bilk money from victims with no intent to return stolen files after payment in bitcoins is made. The attack reportedly targets a Linux server, deletes the Web folder, and then demands a ransom payment of two bitcoins for return of the stolen files.

Source: FairWare Hackers May Take Ransoms, Keep Stolen Files (http://www.technewsworld.com/story/83865.html?rss=1)