Ransomware Group
Nitrogen
Status: active • First seen 2023-09 • 60+ known victims
Nitrogen tricks IT professionals by putting fake ads on search engines. When someone searches for an IT tool, they might click a fake ad and download ransomware instead.
Overview
Nitrogen spreads through malvertising campaigns, displaying fake ads for IT tools that lead victims to download ransomware instead of legitimate software.
Target Industries
Technology, Professional Services, Manufacturing, IT Services
How They Attack
- • Malvertising
- • IT tool impersonation
- • Double extortion
- • Search engine abuse
Notable Victims
IT professionals (2023), Technology companies
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How to Protect Against Nitrogen
- 1.
Use ad blockers on corporate systems
- 2.
Only download software from official sources
- 3.
Train staff on malvertising awareness
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