🚨 New Report Alert 🚨
For over two years, we’ve lived among cybercriminals, studied their tactics, and uncovered the inner workings of Ruthless Mantis—one of the most structured and dangerous #ransomware groups.
Key findings from our deep-dive investigation: 🧵👇
For over two years, we’ve lived among cybercriminals, studied their tactics, and uncovered the inner workings of Ruthless Mantis—one of the most structured and dangerous #ransomware groups.
Key findings from our deep-dive investigation: 🧵👇
1️⃣ Ties to #REvil & Notorious Leadership
The leader of Ruthless Mantis, known as "King", was a former #REvil operator arrested in the 2022 Russian crackdown. His deep connections allow the group to collaborate with top-tier ransomware operations.
bbc.com/news/technolog…
The leader of Ruthless Mantis, known as "King", was a former #REvil operator arrested in the 2022 Russian crackdown. His deep connections allow the group to collaborate with top-tier ransomware operations.
bbc.com/news/technolog…
2️⃣ Multi-Ransomware Affiliations & High-Profile Attacks
Ruthless Mantis works with #INCRansom, #Qilin, #Nokoyawa, #Snatch, #Medusa, #RansomHouse, #DonutLeaks, and #Lynx.
📌 Example: They were behind the Greater Manchester Police supplier cyberattack.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…
Ruthless Mantis works with #INCRansom, #Qilin, #Nokoyawa, #Snatch, #Medusa, #RansomHouse, #DonutLeaks, and #Lynx.
📌 Example: They were behind the Greater Manchester Police supplier cyberattack.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-englan…
3️⃣ Not Just a Ransomware Gang—A Criminal Enterprise
Unlike loosely connected ransomware groups, Ruthless Mantis operates like a professional criminal enterprise:
📊 CRM platforms – Track attacks & ransom negotiations
📚 Internal wikis – Train new recruits on tactics
⚖️ Legal consultants – Advise on ransom payments & victim profiling
🕵️ OSINT teams – Gather intelligence on victims for leverage
📞 Call-center scams – Impersonate authorities to pressure victims
Unlike loosely connected ransomware groups, Ruthless Mantis operates like a professional criminal enterprise:
📊 CRM platforms – Track attacks & ransom negotiations
📚 Internal wikis – Train new recruits on tactics
⚖️ Legal consultants – Advise on ransom payments & victim profiling
🕵️ OSINT teams – Gather intelligence on victims for leverage
📞 Call-center scams – Impersonate authorities to pressure victims
4️⃣ One of the Wealthiest Ransomware Groups
💰 Ruthless Mantis isn't just surviving—they're thriving.
Their financial success allows them to buy zero-day vulnerabilities from underground markets, making them even more dangerous.
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/…
💰 Ruthless Mantis isn't just surviving—they're thriving.
Their financial success allows them to buy zero-day vulnerabilities from underground markets, making them even more dangerous.
bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/…
5️⃣ This is a must-read for cybersecurity pros!
We’re releasing our report on Ruthless Mantis' modus operandi, providing key insights for defenders.
Stay ahead—read it now! 🚨
🔗 Report: catalyst.prodaft.com/public/report/…
🔗 IOCs: github.com/prodaft/malwar…
We’re releasing our report on Ruthless Mantis' modus operandi, providing key insights for defenders.
Stay ahead—read it now! 🚨
🔗 Report: catalyst.prodaft.com/public/report/…
🔗 IOCs: github.com/prodaft/malwar…
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