Ransomware Group

SatanLock

Also known as: Satan Locker

Status: active • First seen 2024-04100+ 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

Is your business exposed?

How to Protect Against SatanLock

  1. 1.

    Implement basic cyber hygiene for SMB

  2. 2.

    Enable MFA on all remote access

  3. 3.

    Deploy affordable backup solutions

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

T1486, T1021.001, T1078, T1567

Related Groups

Phobos, Dharma

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