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RansSIRIA Ransomware Takes Advantage of the Syrian Refugee Crisis
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Quote:A new ransomware called RansSIRIA has been discovered by MalwareHunterTeam that encrypts your files and then states it will donate your ransom payments to Syrian refugees. This ransomware is a variant of the WannaPeace ransomware and is targeting Brazilian victims.

According to MalwareHunterTeam, when executed, the ransomware will display a fake Word window that will take some time opening as it encrypts your files.  When done encrypting your files, it will display the screen below, which contains a passionate plea to pay the ransom, which will be used to help Syrian refugees.

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