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Trend Micro warns of Linux-based ransomware
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Trend Micro warns of Linux-based ransomware
A new ransomware strain written in Golang dubbed "Agenda" has been spotted in the wild, targeting healthcare and education entities in Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and Thailand