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Brian Krebs posts a video advertisement for Philadelphia, a ransomware package that you can purchase.

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Posted on March 14, 2017 at 7:01 AM3 Comments

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Clive Robinson March 14, 2017 10:28 AM

Appart from the potentional irony involved with being able to buy ransomware, I guess it’s no different to any other malware etc that is up for sale. At the end of the day making money out of your efforts is what most do 9-5 five days a week or more.

Yapoz March 14, 2017 9:54 PM

While this is disturbing, it’s nothing new at this point. RAAS has been around for ages and won’t go away as long as people keep paying the ransom.

cellurl March 20, 2017 10:18 AM

Have you tried compiling the recent CIA source code?

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