Security program manager Philip Misner reported on Thursday that Exchange users now also need to watch out for “human-operated ransomware attacks”, with the threat to customers escalating as a result. Microsoft observed a new family of human operated ransomware attack customers – detected as Ransom:Win32/DoejoCrypt.A. Human operated ransomware attacks are utilizing the Microsoft Exchange vulnerabilities to exploit customers. #DearCry@MsftSecIntel— Phillip Misner (@phillip_misner) March 12, 2021 The ransomware, also known as DearCry, is typical in its approach, preventing users from being able to use their PCs or access their data until a payment is sent to hackers, according to information outlined by Microsoft.