Ransomware Group

RedAlert

Also known as: N13V

Status: inactive • First seen 2022-0750+ known victims

RedAlert focused on attacking Linux servers and VMware systems. They wanted to be paid in Monero, a cryptocurrency that is harder to trace than Bitcoin.

Overview

RedAlert was a ransomware operation specifically designed to target Linux and VMware ESXi servers. The group demanded payment in Monero for added anonymity.

Target Industries

Technology, Enterprise, Hosting, Manufacturing

How They Attack

  • VMware targeting
  • Linux focus
  • Monero demands
  • Double extortion

Notable Victims

Enterprise VMware environments (2022), Hosting providers

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How to Protect Against RedAlert

  1. 1.

    Secure VMware infrastructure

  2. 2.

    Harden Linux servers

  3. 3.

    Monitor for Monero-demanding ransomware

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1486, T1567, T1059, T1021

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