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Hackers use developing countries as testing ground for new ransomware attacks

By Ellesheva Kissin
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Hackers are testing malware in developing countries first, before exporting to wealthier countries

Targets include a Senegalese bank, a Chilean financial services firm, a Colombian tax firm and an Argentinian government economic agency 

‘Hacktivists’ are one of ...

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