Security researchers have identified a new kind of ransomware that forces victims to donate to the poor to recover their data.
The ransomware called GoodWill locks victims out of their data unless they provide a charitable donation
‘As the threat group’s name suggests, the operators are allegedly interested in promoting social justice rather than conventional financial reasons,’ the report stated. Ramsomware can be small, targeting just a few isolated users, or large – infecting entire companies or governments.
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