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WantToCry ransomware remotely encrypts files
May 19, 2026 · Sophos Threat Research · Severity: CRITICAL
Brute-force attempts against SMB services can be early signs of an attackCategories: Threat.
Key Takeaways
- The WantToCry ransomware remotely encrypts files on target systems.
- Brute-force attempts against SMB services can be early signs of a WantToCry attack.
- Sophos X-Ops analyzed the ransomware's remote encryption capabilities.