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Dire Wolf Ransomware: A New Global Cyber Threat Emerges

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Dire Wolf is a sophisticated ransomware group first identified in May 2025, targeting manufacturing and tech sectors across 13 countries with double extortion tactics. It encrypts and exfiltrates data, demanding ransoms up to $500,000 under threat of public leaks. The malware is written in Golang, packed with UPX, and designed to disable recovery options while using strong encryption. Each attack is customized, with unique ransom notes and negotiation portals, indicating a highly targeted and professional operation.

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