Gold Blazer

Threat Actor updated 7 months ago (2024-05-05T05:18:06.949Z)
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GOLD BLAZER is a threat actor identified as the operator of the BlackCat/ALPV ransomware. This group, along with others such as GOLD MYSTIC (LockBit) and GOLD TAHOE (Cl0p), continues to dominate the ransomware landscape. While these established groups maintain their stronghold, new threat actors are emerging and gaining notoriety by listing significant victim counts on "name and shame" leak sites. In comparison to other active groups, GOLD BLAZER's BlackCat is the second most prevalent ransomware, trailing behind GOLD MYSTIC's LockBit. Over a 12-month period, LockBit has affected nearly three times as many victims as BlackCat. Despite this, GOLD BLAZER remains a significant player in the cyber threat arena due to its considerable number of victims. While established names like GOLD BLAZER continue to pose serious threats, it is important to note the emergence of new groups in the ransomware landscape. These emerging groups are quickly escalating their activities and adopting the practice of publicizing their victims on leak sites. As such, continuous monitoring of the threat landscape and adapting cybersecurity strategies accordingly is essential.
Description last updated: 2024-05-05T04:34:58.906Z
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The Lockbit Malware is associated with Gold Blazer. LockBit is a malicious software, or malware, known for its damaging and exploitative functions. It infiltrates systems via dubious downloads, emails, or websites, often without the user's knowledge, and can steal personal information, disrupt operations, or hold data hostage for ransom. The LockBit Unspecified
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The Gold Mystic Malware is associated with Gold Blazer. Gold Mystic, also known as LockBit and Water Selkie, is a notable threat group that began ransomware operations in 2019. They adopted the LockBit name for their file-encrypting malware in 2020 and listed their first victims on the leak site in September of the same year. After a six-month period of Unspecified
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