blacksnake
Intelligence Profile
BlackSnake is a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation that first appeared in August 2022, when its operators began recruiting affiliates on underground forums with an unusually low revenue share of 15%. It primarily targets home users rather than large enterprises and does not maintain a public leak site. Built on the Chaos ransomware code base, it features both file encryption and a cryptocurrency clipper module to steal funds from victims. The ransomware is developed in .NET and includes safeguards to avoid execution in Turkish or Azerbaijani environments, suggesting geographic targeting preferences. Infections result in encrypted files and ransom notes instructing victims to make contact via email for payment negotiations. The group’s operational scale and visibility remain limited compared to major RaaS families.
Threat Analysis
blacksnake is a ransomware operation that deploys encryption-based extortion against organizations globally. This group maintains a data leak site (DLS) to pressure victims into paying ransom demands.
Financially motivated threat actors like blacksnake prioritize monetary gain through methods such as ransomware deployment, banking trojans, cryptocurrency theft, BEC scams, or credential harvesting for resale on underground markets.