Anubis Ransomware: The New Pharaoh of Cyber Threats or Just a Sandstorm in the Making?
Kela warns of the emerging threat from Anubis, a new ransomware group operating as a RaaS service. With schemes like “Data Ransom” and “Access Monetization,” Anubis offers affiliates lucrative options. Their business model highlights a growing trend of extortion without encryption, proving that even cybercriminals appreciate a diversified portfolio.
Hot Take:
Watch out, cyber world! There’s a new pharaoh in town, and its name is Anubis. This pack of digital jackals is here to mummify your data and dance like an Egyptian all over your cybersecurity protocols. If you thought ransomware was bad, wait until you encounter RaaS with a side of data extortion. Grab your security amulets, folks — it’s going to be a wild ride in 2025!
Key Points:
- Anubis is a new ransomware group operating as a RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-Service).
- They are known for double extortion tactics — encrypting files and threatening to release sensitive data.
- Anubis offers three affiliate programs: classic ransomware, data ransom, and access monetization.
- The group targets diverse environments including Windows, Linux, NAS, and ESXi.
- Healthcare institutions have already fallen victim to Anubis’ data extortion tactics.
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