Ransomware Group
Morpheus
Status: active • First seen 2024-09 • 25+ known victims
Morpheus hides in the deepest parts of your computer, in the firmware that loads before Windows even starts. Even if you reinstall Windows, the ransomware can come back.
Overview
Morpheus is a ransomware operation that employs UEFI persistence techniques, making it extremely difficult to remove. The group can survive OS reinstalls by embedding in firmware.
Target Industries
Technology, Finance, Healthcare, Government
How They Attack
- • UEFI persistence
- • Advanced evasion
- • Double extortion
- • Firmware infection
Notable Victims
Tech firms (2024), Financial institutions
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How to Protect Against Morpheus
- 1.
Enable Secure Boot on all systems
- 2.
Monitor for UEFI anomalies
- 3.
Keep firmware updated
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
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