HOMETHREATSZekwaCrypt Ransomware
APT / THREAT GROUP

ZekwaCrypt Ransomware

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aliases

Intelligence Profile

First spotted in May 2016, however made a big comeback in January 2017. It’s directed to English speaking users, therefore is able to infect worldwide. Ransomware is spread with the help of email spam, fake ads, fake updates, infected install files.

Threat Analysis

ZekwaCrypt Ransomware is a known-sophistication threat actor of undetermined national origin, engaged in cyber operations with a primary motivation of unknown activity patterns.

External References

→https://id-ransomware.blogspot.co.il/2016/06/zekwacrypt-ransomware.html
→http://www.2-spyware.com/remove-zekwacrypt-ransomware-virus.html

Quick Facts

TypeAPT / Threat Group
Aliases1

Also Known As

ZekwaCrypt Ransomware

Research Links

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Data sourced from Malpedia, Ransomware.live, RansomLook, and CTIWATCH OSINT collection. Actor attribution is based on available intelligence and may be incomplete.
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