New ‘Cactus’ Ransomware Encrypts Itself to Evade Detection

A new, sophisticated ransomware operation known as Cactus has been targeting high-profile commercial entities by exploiting VPN vulnerabilities, security experts have discovered. Notably, Cactus ransomware encrypts itself to avoid detection by antivirus software, making it particularly difficult to combat. Cybersecurity experts at Kroll, a prominent corporate investigation and risk consulting firm, have discovered that the Cactus ransomware infiltrates the networks of its victims by exploiting