Fog ransomware attacks over the past month used a note referencing the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to trick users into spreading the malware. The malware was distributed as a ZIP file named “Pay Adjustment,” likely sent as a phishing email. Once the file is opened, several payloads are retrieved, including a ransomware loader. If the ransom is not paid, the note asks the victim to infect another system to have their files decrypted for free.

FOI reveals ransom demand was made in northern school board cyber incident – TimminsToday.com
A Freedom of Information request has revealed that a ransom demand was made in a cyber incident involving a school board in northern Ontario. The