playboy
Intelligence Profile
PlayBoy Locker is a ransomware-as-a-service operation that emerged in September 2024, targeting Windows, NAS, and ESXi systems across multiple sectors on an 85/15 affiliate revenue split; its source code was reportedly sold underground by late 2024.
Threat Analysis
playboy 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 playboy prioritize monetary gain through methods such as ransomware deployment, banking trojans, cryptocurrency theft, BEC scams, or credential harvesting for resale on underground markets.
Ransomware Victims (1.311)
CTIWATCH tracks 1.311 organizations claimed as victims by playboy on its data leak site, with attack dates, sectors and countries.
View full victims list →Known Campaigns
Playboy is conducting an active ransomware campaign targeting organizations across 2 countries. Primary targets: Business Services, Construction, Consumer Services. 9 confirmed victims recorded in the last 45 days. Campaign appears to have stalled.