New HYFLOCK ransomware encrypts Windows files and tries to block recovery
RANSOMWAREHYFLOCKredteam/daily · 1 source
- Severity
- High
- Sources
- 1
What happened
HYFLOCK ransomware operators have developed successive Windows encryptors that lock files, access network shares and attempt to obstruct recovery. Researchers confirmed encryption and scheduled-task registration, but did not establish successful domain-wide propagation or reliable execution after remote deployment.
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What to do
- Verify that backups are current, offline or immutable, and tested for restoration.
- Monitor for unexpected scheduled tasks and unusual access to network shares.
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Who reported · 1 outlet
GBHackers
Who and what is in it
Malware