Ransomware Group
Space Bears
Status: active • First seen 2024-04 • 50+ known victims
Space Bears is a repackaged version of the old Phobos ransomware with a new negotiation website. They target smaller businesses that might be easier to pressure into paying.
Overview
Space Bears is a ransomware operation using modified Phobos code with a unique negotiation platform. The group targets small and medium-sized businesses.
Target Industries
SMB, Manufacturing, Retail, Professional Services
How They Attack
- • Phobos variant
- • Unique negotiation platform
- • SMB targeting
- • Double extortion
Notable Victims
Small manufacturers (2024), Professional services firms
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How to Protect Against Space Bears
- 1.
Monitor for Phobos indicators
- 2.
Implement SMB security basics
- 3.
Prepare negotiation procedures
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