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LockBit 2.0 is an updated variant of the LockBit ransomware. This malicious program is designed to encrypt data and demand ransoms for the decryption. In other words, this ransomware renders files unusable and asks victims to pay - to restore access/use of their data. During the encryption proces
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Maxtrilha is the name of a banking trojan. This piece of malicious software is designed to target victims' banking accounts and their log-in credentials. Maxtrilha has been especially active in Latin America and certain countries in Europe (notably Portugal). This malware has been observed being s
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