Researchers issue warning over new ransomware variant targeting the education sector

Arctic Wolf Labs issued a warning about a new ransomware variant named 'Fog,' targeting the education sector in the US.

The ransomware variant 'Fog' exhibits similarities to other ransomware operations, with threat actors using compromised VPN credentials for initial access.

Attackers behind 'Fog' ransomware are observed using uncommon extortion tactics and leaving identical ransom notes after encrypting victim's data.

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