Ransomware hits police vehicle laptops in Georgia

From en.secnews.gr

Ransomware

A ransomware was able to neutralize laptops Department of Public Security (DPS) of Georgia. These laptops were installed in police vehicles.

In practice, the ransomware not directly attacks the laptops of vehicles. Initially infect the same section of back-end so that the computers are disconnected and lose access to crucial police information. The ransomware settled last Friday. Detection took place when a police officer saw a strange message on the screen of the car. The spread of the virus in all systems was rapid.

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