Ransomware

Dharma

First seen: 2016-01 • Status: active

Currently Active Threat

Dharma is an old ransomware that still attacks small businesses through remote desktop. Many variants exist under different names.

Overview

Dharma is one of the longest-running ransomware families, spawning many variants. It primarily exploits RDP to target SMBs.

Also Known As

CrySiS

How It Spreads

  • RDP exploitation
  • Brute force attacks

What It Does

  • File encryption
  • Manual deployment

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Target Platforms

Windows

Detection Tips

  • Monitor RDP brute force
  • Watch for Dharma variants

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1486, T1110

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Check for free decryptors

  2. 2.

    Secure RDP access

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Phobos

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