Ransomware Group
SatanLock
Also known as: Satan Locker
Status: active • First seen 2024-04 • 100+ known victims
SatanLock goes after small businesses and asks for smaller ransoms that companies might actually pay. They know small businesses often cannot afford expensive security tools.
Overview
SatanLock is a ransomware operation that specifically targets small and medium-sized businesses with lower ransom demands designed to be easier for victims to pay.
Target Industries
SMB, Retail, Professional Services, Healthcare
How They Attack
- • SMB focus
- • Lower ransom demands
- • Quick encryption
- • RDP exploitation
Notable Victims
Small businesses (2024), Local retailers
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How to Protect Against SatanLock
- 1.
Implement basic cyber hygiene for SMB
- 2.
Enable MFA on all remote access
- 3.
Deploy affordable backup solutions
MITRE ATT&CK Techniques
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