Cybercrime & Digital Threats

Locked, Loaded, and in the Wrong Hands: Legitimate Tools Weaponized for Ransomware in 2021

April 27, 2021

These tools were intended for use in security research and other authorized purposes. However, cybercriminals have found a way to exploit them for ransomware campaigns. What are some of these tools and how exactly are they weaponized?

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