"Mallox Ransomware Deployed Via MS-SQL Honeypot Attack"

Cyberattackers launching "Mallox" ransomware, also known as "Fargo," "TargetCompany," and "Mawahelper" have applied sophisticated methods, as shown by a recent Microsoft SQL (MS-SQL) honeypot incident. The Sekoia research team's honeypot was attacked by an intrusion set involving brute-force methods to deploy Mallox via PureCrypter, exploiting MS-SQL vulnerabilities. This article continues to discuss findings regarding the deployment of Mallox ransomware. 

Infosecurity Magazine reports "Mallox Ransomware Deployed Via MS-SQL Honeypot Attack"

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