Ransomware

Egregor

First seen: 2020-09 • Status: disrupted

Disrupted by Law Enforcement

Egregor was the successor to Maze ransomware but was quickly shut down when police arrested its members in Ukraine.

Overview

Egregor was a short-lived but devastating ransomware that emerged from Maze. Law enforcement arrested several members in Ukraine in 2021.

How It Spreads

  • QakBot infections
  • Phishing

What It Does

  • File encryption
  • Print bomb ransom notes
  • Data theft

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Target Platforms

Windows

Detection Tips

  • Historical threat - watch for copycat variants

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1486, T1567

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Check for available decryptors

Related Malware

Maze, Qakbot

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