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Vulnerabilities & ThreatsRussian Ransomware Gangs on the Hunt for Pen TestersRussian Ransomware Gangs on the Hunt for Pen Testers
In further proof of the professionalization of Russian cybercriminal groups, ransomware gangs have been posting job ads for security positions such as pen testers, looking to boost their ransomware deployment operations.
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