Friday, 24 March, 2023

CERT-In alerts user against 'Egregor' ransomware attacks

<p>CERT-In or Indian Computer Emergency Response Team has alerted users against the malicious spread of ransomware virus &#39;Egregor&#39;. &quot;Initial infection vector and propagation mechanism is still unknown, it is anticipated that Egregor ransomware may infiltrate via spam email attachments or maliciously link shared via email/instant messaging chats,&quot; the agency said. CERT-In advised against paying the ransom as this doesn&#39;t guarantee the release of files.</p>