Ransomware Group

Embargo

Status: active • First seen 2024-0540+ known victims

Embargo is particularly sneaky because they bring special tools that turn off security software before attacking. This makes them very hard to catch with normal antivirus programs.

Overview

Embargo is a Rust-based ransomware operation that employs sophisticated EDR killer tools to disable endpoint protection before deploying their payload.

Target Industries

Healthcare, Manufacturing, Technology, Professional Services

How They Attack

  • Rust-based payload
  • EDR killer tools
  • Double extortion
  • Defense evasion

Notable Victims

Healthcare organizations (2024), Technology firms

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How to Protect Against Embargo

  1. 1.

    Enable tamper protection on all EDR agents

  2. 2.

    Monitor for EDR evasion techniques

  3. 3.

    Implement defense-in-depth security

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1486, T1562.001, T1059, T1567

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