Ransomware

Snatch

First seen: 2018-12 • Status: active

Currently Active Threat

Snatch is clever - it restarts your computer into Safe Mode where antivirus does not work, then encrypts all your files.

Overview

Snatch ransomware reboots Windows into Safe Mode to evade security software before encrypting files.

Also Known As

Snatch Team

How It Spreads

  • RDP brute force
  • Valid credentials

What It Does

  • Safe Mode evasion
  • File encryption
  • Data theft

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Target Platforms

Windows

Detection Tips

  • Monitor for Safe Mode boots
  • Watch for Snatch TTPs

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1486, T1562

If You're Infected

  1. 1.

    Secure RDP access

  2. 2.

    Enable Safe Mode protections

Related Malware

Lockbit, Phobos

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