Blackout
Blackout surfaced in February 2024 and operates using a double-extortion model. Targets span sectors like healthcare, mining, telecommunications, and food & beverage—in countries including France, Canada, Mexico, Croatia, and Spain. This ransomware employs conventional cryptographic techniques (details unspecified), appends a custom extension to encrypted files, and presents victims with ransom demands via a Tor-based leak/negotiation site. The operation runs as a crypto-ransomware and data broker, combining extortion with data publication threats.
Most affected countries
- Hong Kong SAR China1
Most affected sectors
- Retail1
Recent victims
| Organisation | Country | Sector | Claimed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluebell Group | Hong Kong SAR China | Retail | 7/18/2026 | ◌ Claimed (unverified) |
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Sources: RansomLook (CC BY 4.0), MITRE ATT&CK®, MISP Galaxy, Google News.