APT / THREAT GROUP
OCT
2
aliases
Intelligence Profile
ransomware
Threat Analysis
OCT is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.
Intelligence Reports Mentioning OCT
Microsoft extends Windows Server 2022 hotpatching until October 2027
BleepingComputer· Jun 29, 2026
Microsoft quietly extends free Windows 10 ESU support to October 2027
BleepingComputer· Jun 25, 2026
SecurityWeek ICS Cybersecurity Conference Heads to Nashville for Special 25-Year Anniversary Edition
SecurityWeek· Jun 25, 2026
INTERPOL Operation Takes Down Sniper Dz Phishing Platform, Arrests Administrator
The Hacker News· Jun 12, 2026
INTERPOL Operation Ramz Disrupts MENA Cybercrime Networks with 201 Arrests
The Hacker News· May 18, 2026
Google's Android Apps Get Public Verification to Stop Supply Chain Attacks
The Hacker News· May 6, 2026
Microsoft now lets admins choose pre-installed Store apps to uninstall
BleepingComputer· May 1, 2026
n8n Webhooks Abused Since October 2025 to Deliver Malware via Phishing Emails
The Hacker News· Apr 15, 2026
Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases2
Also Known As
OctEncryptOCT
Research Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.