--- title: WatchPoint Security Blog | dharma ransomware description: dharma ransomware | WatchPoint Cybersecurity --- - [319-383-0165](tel:+1.319-383-0165) - [Free Tools](https://www.getcryptostopper.com/free-tools) - [About](https://www.getcryptostopper.com/about) - [Partners](https://www.getcryptostopper.com/partners) [![CryptoStopper™](https://blog.canauri.com/hubfs/cryptostopper-logo.png)](https://www.getcryptostopper.com/) - [CryptoStopper™](https://www.getcryptostopper.com/cryptostopper/) - [For MSPs](https://www.getcryptostopper.com/cryptostopper-for-msps/) - [Blog](https://blog.getcryptostopper.com/) [Pricing](https://www.getcryptostopper.com/pricing) [![Dharma Crew Distributing Phobos Ransomware](https://blog.canauri.com/hubfs/Phobos%20-%20MySpyBot.png)](https://blog.canauri.com/dharma-crew-distributing-phobos-ransomware) ## [Dharma Crew Distributing Phobos Ransomware](https://blog.canauri.com/dharma-crew-distributing-phobos-ransomware) February 01, 2019 [Jordan Kadlec](https://blog.canauri.com/author/jordan-kadlec) A new strain of ransomware has been attacking businesses throughout the globe since the middle of December. 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