Wiper

NotPetya

First seen: 2017-06 • Status: inactive

Currently Inactive

NotPetya looked like ransomware but was really a weapon designed to destroy data. It caused $10 billion in damages and was created by Russia.

Overview

NotPetya was a destructive wiper disguised as ransomware. It caused $10+ billion in damages worldwide. Attributed to Russian military intelligence.

Also Known As

Petya, ExPetr, Nyetya

How It Spreads

  • Supply chain (M.E.Doc)
  • EternalBlue
  • Mimikatz

What It Does

  • Wipes master boot record
  • Destroys data permanently
  • Masquerades as ransomware

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Target Platforms

Windows

Detection Tips

  • Monitor supply chain software
  • Watch for MBR modification

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1561, T1210, T1195

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Data cannot be recovered - NotPetya is destructive

  2. 2.

    Restore from offline backups

Related Malware

Wannacry

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