Threat Group Profile

RansomExx

Government & Large Enterprises

Overview

RansomEXX (also known as Defray777) is operated by a sophisticated threat actor believed to be the SPRITE SPIDER group. Unlike RaaS operations, RansomEXX is a closed group that manually deploys ransomware against high-value targets. They have targeted government agencies, manufacturers, and critical infrastructure globally.

Tactics, Techniques & Procedures

Manual intrusion, hands-on-keyboard attacks, targets large enterprises and governments

Primary Targets

Government, Manufacturing, Critical Infrastructure

Indicators of Compromise

  • RansomEXX binary (Windows & Linux variants)
  • Cobalt Strike
  • Mimikatz

MITRE ATT&CK Techniques

  • T1486
  • T1003 OS Credential Dumping
  • T1021 Remote Services
  • T1071

Quick Reference

StatusACTIVE
TypeBig Game Hunting Ransomware
First Seen2018
Victims Tracked1

Dark Web Presence

  • http://rnsm777cdsjrsdlbs4v5qoeppu3px6sb2igmh53jzrx7ipcrbjz5b2ad.onion/

Under Attack?

If you believe ransomexx has targeted your organisation, contact Binary Response immediately.

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