Cybercriminals are now targeting HR departments through fake job applications to seed ransomware using a new strain of the notorious Petya strain to hold data to ransom for money. The applications look real, but attachments that appear to be cover letters and Excel files contain Check Point malware that encrypt the receiver’s data. HR departments are particularly at risk because managers cannot avoid opening emails and attachments from unknown sources. The GoldenEye ransomware is presently targeting German -speaking companies, according to security research firm GoldenEye , with ransoms priced at one bitcoins.
Cybercriminals are now targeting HR departments through fake job applications to seed ransomware using a new strain of the notorious Petya strain to hold data to ransom for money. The applications look real, but attachments that appear to be cover letters and Excel files contain GoldenEye malware that encrypt the receiver’s data. HR departments are particularly at risk because managers cannot avoid opening emails and attachments from unknown sources. The GoldenEye ransomware is presently targeting German-speaking companies, according to security research firm Check Point, with ransoms priced at around 1.3 bitcoins.