Ransomware

BlackMatter

First seen: 2021-07 • Status: inactive

Currently Inactive

BlackMatter was DarkSide with a new name. They promised not to attack hospitals but shut down quickly anyway.

Overview

BlackMatter emerged as a rebrand of DarkSide. They claimed to avoid critical infrastructure but shut down after just a few months.

How It Spreads

  • RDP exploitation
  • VPN vulnerabilities

What It Does

  • File encryption
  • Data theft

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Target Platforms

Windows, Linux, VMware ESXi

Detection Tips

  • Historical threat - possible members joined other groups

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1486, T1567

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Decryptors available

Related Malware

Darkside, Blackcat

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