
New Cross-Platform Ransomware Encrypts Windows, Linux, and VMware Infrastructure
A newly identified ransomware family, dubbed GenieLocker, is enabling cross-platform attacks across Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi environments, marking a significant evolution in the Toy Ghouls threat group’s tooling. First observed in March 2026, the malware has been observed targeting organizations primarily in the manufacturing sector and has demonstrated a clear shift toward custom-built ransomware […]
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