Interlock
Intelligence Profile
According to Sekoia, this is the ransomware used by the Interlock ransomware intrusion set, which was first observed in September 2024 conducting Big Game Hunting and double extortion campaigns.
Threat Analysis
Interlock is a high-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of financial.
Financially motivated threat actors like Interlock prioritize monetary gain through methods such as ransomware deployment, banking trojans, cryptocurrency theft, BEC scams, or credential harvesting for resale on underground markets.
With high sophistication, Interlock is capable of targeted intrusions using adapted commodity tools alongside custom implants, maintaining operational security and evading standard detection mechanisms.