New ransomware strain called “Goodwill” is out. This is a strange kind of ransomware movement. Goodwill coerces its victims to donate money to people in need. Victim files/data are encrypted until they carry out some steps outlined such as:
1- Recording themselves providing clothes/blankets to the needy on the roadside
2- Taking at least 5 random poor children (under 13) in their neighbourhood to Dominos/Pizza Hut or KFC for them to order anything they want.
3- Victims need to share the video and screenshots on social media and then share the link with the Goodwill gang.
The attack technique and tactics of Goodwill are not known yet as there are currently no known victims.
There are no identities at the moment but reports suggest the ransomware might have originated from India.
What’s your take on the Goodwill ransomware? Let us know in the comments section below.
Wow…..am just reading about this for the first time. I think if there’s no negative effect on the participants,the originator intension might be good as the name implies.
This is the only kind of attack that actually has a good intention behind it but sorry a crime, is still a crime. If someone needs to be forced, then it’s not kind… ironic when it’s called “Goodwill”. Hopefully there will be no victims but I’m sure they’ll try and do something sneaky to not get caught like collect £0.1 from billions of people to make money
Really? This is new to me. How then can we support our fellow humans if things like this are being exploited by the so-called hackers?
Awareness is the first step to take. Make them more aware by sharing resources like this and other security awareness materials. E.g., avoid clicking untrusted links, opening untrusted or unsolicited attachments, etc.
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