--- title: "DHS/FBI Issue Critical Alert: SamSam Ransomware" description: "DHS/FBI Issue Critical Alert: SamSam Ransomware" image: https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/Critical-FBI-DOJ-Warning-Issued-1-300x300-1.jpg --- [Skip to the main content.](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/technology-news/dhs-fbi-issue-critical-alert-samsam-ransomware#main-content) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) [![OTT powerd by VN big](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png?width=500&height=175&name=OTT%20powerd%20by%20VN%20big.png "OTT powerd by VN big")](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com) - [Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) Toggle Menu Toggle Menu [415-294-5250](tel:4152945250) [Client Portal](https://portal.Valeonetworks.com) - [Services *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/) - [Managed It Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/managed-it/) - [Cybersecurity](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cybersecurity/) - [Cloud Solutions](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/cloud-solutions/) - [Compliance](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/our-services/compliance/) - [Industries](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/industries/) - [Resources *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/resources/) - [Blog](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog) - [About *Toggle Menu*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/about/) - [Client Testimonials](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/testimonials/) - Example Link - Example Link - Example Link [*Facebook*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/technology-news/dhs-fbi-issue-critical-alert-samsam-ransomware#0) [*Instagram*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/technology-news/dhs-fbi-issue-critical-alert-samsam-ransomware#0) [*LinkedIn*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/technology-news/dhs-fbi-issue-critical-alert-samsam-ransomware#0) [*Twitter*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/technology-news/dhs-fbi-issue-critical-alert-samsam-ransomware#0) [*Youtube*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/technology-news/dhs-fbi-issue-critical-alert-samsam-ransomware#0) [*Medium*](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/technology-news/dhs-fbi-issue-critical-alert-samsam-ransomware#0) # DHS/FBI Issue Critical Alert: SamSam Ransomware [Lance Stone](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/author/lance-stone) : Dec 3, 2018, 11:25:00 PM [Managed IT Services](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/blog/tag/managed-it-services) [![Critical FBI & DHS Warning Issued (1)](https://ontimetech.valeonetworks.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blog%20Images/Imported_Blog_Media/Critical-FBI-DOJ-Warning-Issued-1-300x300-1.jpg?width=300&height=300&name=Critical-FBI-DOJ-Warning-Issued-1-300x300-1.jpg)](https://www.us-cert.gov/ncas/alerts/AA18-337A) **The FBI and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have issued a vital ransomware alert for the SamSam ransomware also known as MSIL/Samas.A.** The FBI and DHS alert, issued on November 3rd, 2018 describes how hackers armed with SamSam ransomware have targeted multiple industries, including some within critical infrastructure. Those victimized by SamSam have been located predominately in the United States. However, some international attacks also occurred. This alert comes few days after the Justice Department charged two Iranians as the masterminds behind the recent SamSam ransomware attacks. Read more about this critical FBI and DHS warning. 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