It doesn't take a genius to be a cybercriminal - and open source ransomware is making it easier than ever

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• Check Point has observed ransomware being re-used
• Yurei ransomware has targeted a Sri Lankan food manufacturing firm
• Open-source ransomware lowers the barrier for criminals

A new study by Check Point research has revealed that cybercriminals are sharing their tactics by using open-source ransomware models, which is ‘enabling even less-skilled threat actors to launch ransomware operations.’