RTM Locker

Malware updated 4 months ago (2024-05-04T18:18:04.847Z)
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RTM Locker is a recently emerged ransomware that targets enterprise systems, specifically Linux virtual machines on VMware ESXi servers. This malicious software was developed from the leaked source code of the now-defunct Babuk ransomware, which was made public by an alleged member of the Babuk group in September 2021. The leak led to the creation of numerous new variants throughout 2023, including ESXiArgs, Rorschach, and RTM Locker, as well as the RA Group. The Linux variant of RTM Locker, along with other ransomware groups such as Royal, Black Basta, LockBit, Qilin, ESXiArgs, Monti, and Akira, are known for directly targeting victims' VMware ESXi servers. These groups steal and encrypt files, subsequently demanding substantial ransoms. Notably, Uptycs has observed some differences between RTM Locker and its parent Babuk ransomware, despite their shared origins. The source code leaks of both Paradise and Babuk in mid-2021 have underpinned the emergence of several new ransomware families, including MortalKombat, RA Group, RTM Locker, ESXiArgs, and Chaos 4. Newcomers like RA Group, Rorschach, and RTM Locker also utilize the leaked Babuk source code. The latest variant of RTM Locker, which specifically targets Linux, NAS, and virtual machines on VMware ESXi hosts, underscores the ongoing threat and evolution of these ransomware attacks.
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CERT-EU
8 months ago
VMware confirms critical vCenter flaw now exploited in attacks
Securityaffairs
8 months ago
Decryptor for Tortilla variant of Babuk ransomware released
CERT-EU
a year ago
Why Criminals Keep Reusing Leaked Ransomware Builders
BankInfoSecurity
a year ago
Why Criminals Keep Reusing Leaked Ransomware Builders
CERT-EU
a year ago
Cyber Security Today, August 9, 2023 – The latest ransomware news, and more | IT World Canada News
CERT-EU
a year ago
Code leaks are causing an influx of new ransomware actors
BankInfoSecurity
a year ago
New Entrants to Ransomware Unleash Frankenstein Malware
CERT-EU
a year ago
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly in Cybersecurity – Week 17 | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware – National Cyber Security Consulting
BankInfoSecurity
a year ago
RTM Locker RaaS Group Turns to Linux, NAS and ESXi Hosts
Securityaffairs
a year ago
Researchers found the first Linux variant of the RTM locker
InfoSecurity-magazine
a year ago
RTM Locker Ransomware Targets Linux Architecture
CERT-EU
a year ago
RTM Locker's First Linux Ransomware Strain Targeting NAS and ESXi Hosts
CERT-EU
a year ago
RTM Locker Ransomware Attacks Linux, NAS, and ESXi Servers | #ransomware | #cybercrime – National Cyber Security Consulting
CERT-EU
a year ago
RTM Locker Ransomware Gang Targets VMware ESXi Servers
DARKReading
a year ago
Multiple Ransomware Groups Adapt Babuk Code to Target ESXi VMs
CERT-EU
a year ago
Babuk Source Code Sparks 9 Different Ransomware Strains Targeting VMware ESXi Systems
CERT-EU
a year ago
Ransomware Group Claims Attack on Constellation Software
BankInfoSecurity
a year ago
RA Group Using Babuk Ransomware Source Code in Fresh Attacks
CERT-EU
a year ago
RA ransomware gang attacks four companies in less than a month | #hacking | #cybersecurity | #infosec | #comptia | #pentest | #ransomware – National Cyber Security Consulting
CERT-EU
a year ago
Linux version of RTM Locker ransomware targets VMware ESXi servers – Cyber Security Review