Ransomware

BianLian

First seen: 2022-06 • Status: active

Currently Active Threat

BianLian stopped encrypting files and just steals data now. They threaten to publish your stolen information unless you pay.

Overview

BianLian shifted from encryption-based attacks to pure data extortion. They steal data and threaten to publish it without encrypting files.

Also Known As

Bian Lian

How It Spreads

  • RDP exploitation
  • VPN vulnerabilities
  • Valid credentials

What It Does

  • Data exfiltration
  • Extortion without encryption

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Target Platforms

Windows, Linux

Detection Tips

  • Monitor for data exfiltration
  • Watch for BianLian techniques

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1567, T1021, T1078

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Assess what data was stolen

  2. 2.

    Prepare for potential data leak

Related Malware

Blackcat, Clop

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