They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Take the case of CrypMIC?detected by Trend Micro as RANSOM_CRYPMIC?a new ransomware family that mimics CryptXXX in terms of entry point, ransom notes and payment site UIs. CrypMIC?s perpetrators are possibly looking for a quick buck owing to the recent success of CryptXXX.
Post from: Trendlabs Security Intelligence Blog - by Trend Micro
CrypMIC Ransomware Wants to Follow CryptXXX?s Footsteps