New NextCry ransomware goes undetected by antivirus engines to target Nextcloud Linux servers

From cyware.com

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  • NextCry gets its name from the extension the ransomware uses to append the filenames of encrypted files.
  • The malware targets the clients using the Nextcloud file sync and share service.

As ransomware authors continue to evolve, a new malware has emerged in the cyber threat landscape lately. The ransomware, named NextCry, has been found to be active in the wild as it remains undetected by antivirus engines on public scanning platforms.

What does it target?

NextCry gets its name from the extension the ransomware uses to append the filenames of encrypted files. The malware targets the clients using the Nextcloud file sync and share service.

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