INDIA ACCOUNTS FOR 55% OF MAKOP RANSOMWARE VICTIMS, ACRONIS RESEARCH REVEALS

Study highlights evolving Makop tactics, including Guloader-based delivery and targeted attacks on Indian security solutions

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A new study by Acronis Research has revealed that India accounts for 55% of victims in Makop ransomware operations, making it the most targeted country globally. The report highlights a significant shift in Makop's tactics, including its first known use of Guloader, a malware loader typically associated with information-stealing tools, now repurposed to deliver ransomware.