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Storm-0249 hijacks security tools to fuel ransomware

Summary by SecurityBrief Australia
Storm-0249 hijacks trusted security and Windows tools to stealthily broker high-value network access for ransomware operators.
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Storm-0249 hijacks security tools to fuel ransomware

Storm-0249 hijacks trusted security and Windows tools to stealthily broker high-value network access for ransomware operators.

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SecurityBrief Australia broke the news on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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