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# [Why is a ransomware from 2020 still taking down hundreds of businesses in 2025?](https://blog.fiscybersec.com/why-is-a-ransomware-from-2020-still-taking-down-hundreds-of-businesses-in-2025?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Makop Ransomware is back, an old vulnerability but new tactics have caused unpredictable consequences for businesses..

Dec 12, 2025 · 7 min read · blog.fiscybersec.com  
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