Donation-Based Ransomware Groups

An insights article comparing donation-model ransomware operators such as MalasLocker, exploring the ethics, tactics, and implications of threat actors who demand charitable giving instead of cryptocurrency payments.

DarkVault

A threat profile of DarkVault, a stealthy ransomware group using double extortion, custom tooling, and targeted campaigns against data-rich organisations in Europe and the UK.

RansomHouse

A threat profile of RansomHouse, a data-focused extortion group known for avoiding encryption and instead exfiltrating and leaking sensitive data to pressure victims into ransom payments.

Cl0p

A comprehensive threat profile of Cl0p, a data-extortion ransomware group known for exploiting zero-day vulnerabilities and orchestrating large-scale attacks on enterprise file transfer systems.

Dunghill Leak

A threat profile of Dunghill Leak, a data extortion group known for targeting critical infrastructure and educational institutions, operating with unclear motives and inconsistent messaging.

MalasLocker

A threat profile of MalasLocker, a ransomware and data extortion group known for exploiting Zimbra vulnerabilities, targeting email servers, and demanding charitable donations instead of ransom payments.