Yurei Ransomware Leverages SMB Shares and Removable Drives to Encrypt Files

Yurei ransomware first emerged in early September 2025, targeting Windows environments with a sophisticated Go-based payload designed for rapid, large-scale encryption. Once executed, the malware enumerates all accessible local and network drives, appends a .Yurei extension to each file, and writes unique ransom notes in every affected directory. Its operators then demand payment over Tor, […]

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