The source code and builder for Russian ransomware strain Zeppelin have been sold for $500, which could potentially mark the revival of a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) featuring Zeppelin. Experts had previously regarded Zeppelin as non-operational and defunct. Israeli cybersecurity firm KELA found the sale on the RAMP Russian cybercrime forum. The code seems to be a corrected version of Zeppelin which once made numerous attacks on critical infrastructure sectors in the US.
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Dealing with malware involves staying informed and cautious. Be wary of random or suspicious links, and refrain from sharing sensitive data like OTPs and SecureTACs.
