APT / THREAT GROUP
PaySafeGen (German) Ransomware
4
aliases
Intelligence Profile
This is most likely to affect German speaking users, since the note is written in German. Mostly affects users in German speaking countries. The hacker spread the virus using email spam, fake updates, and harmful attachments. All your files are compromised including music, MS Office, Open Office, pictures, videos, shared online files etc..
Threat Analysis
PaySafeGen (German) Ransomware is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.
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Quick Facts
TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases4
Also Known As
PaySafeGenPaySafeCardPaysafecard Generator 2016PaySafeGen (German) Ransomware
Research Links
Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.