Ransomware

RobbinHood

First seen: 2019-04 • Status: inactive

Currently Inactive

RobbinHood attacked the city of Baltimore and shut down their computers for weeks. It used a clever trick to disable antivirus.

Overview

RobbinHood notably attacked the city of Baltimore, causing $18 million in damages. It used vulnerable drivers to disable security software.

Also Known As

RobinHood

How It Spreads

  • RDP exploitation
  • Manual deployment

What It Does

  • Kills security software via vulnerable driver
  • File encryption

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Target Platforms

Windows

Detection Tips

  • Monitor for vulnerable driver loading
  • Watch for security software termination

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1486, T1068

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Block vulnerable drivers

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