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SECURITYJun 2 · 21:58 UTCTHE REGISTER

'Dumbass' criminal breaks the 'first rule of ransomware club'

A ransomware affiliate group Nova, part of RAlord, accidentally infected Eriell Group, a CIS-based oilfield services company, leading to an apology and free recovery assistance. The incident highlights the unspoken rule against attacking Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) targets due to local governments' leniency toward cybercriminals.

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