Egregor Ransomware

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RaaS double extortion

Source Attribution

Origin
MITRE
Source
Manufacturer reports
Verified
2026-08-26T16:07:01.550Z
Confidence
high

Source: Manufacturer reports · Verified: 2026-08-26T16:07:01.550Z · Confidence: high

Security Timeline

  • discovered Egregor Ransomware first observed
  • updated Encyclopedia entry reviewed (Phase 45C)

Quick Answer

Egregor was a RaaS that operated double extortion before arrests in early 2021. (attributes recorded from Manufacturer reports).

Definition

Egregor was a RaaS that operated double extortion before arrests in early 2021.

Overview

Egregor was a RaaS that operated double extortion before arrests in early 2021.

Behavior

  • RDP/PsExec deployment
  • leak site
  • later takedown

First Seen

2020-09

Target

RaaS double extortion

Malware Intelligence

Family: Egregor Ransomware

Techniques: T1486, T1567

Targets: RaaS double extortion

Behavior:
  • RDP/PsExec deployment
  • leak site
  • later takedown

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