This ransomware has learned a new trick: Scanning for point of sales devices

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One of the world's most prolific and successful researchers at Symantec have spotted a new element in recent campaigns, with the attackers scanning compromised networks for PoS software.

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It's possible that the attackers could be looking to scrape this information as means of making additional money from campaigns, either by directly using the payment information themselves to raid accounts, or to sell it on to others on underground forums.

This wouldn't be the first time the hackers behind Sodinokibi have looked to exploit data they've compromised in attack; US mayors resolve not to pay hackers over ransomware attacks CNET