New Anubis Ransomware Could Pose Major Threat to Organizations

Summary: A new ransomware group named Anubis has emerged as a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model, offering unique affiliate programs for data extortion and classic ransomware operations. Kela, a threat intelligence firm, has identified Anubis’s capabilities and initial targets, mainly healthcare institutions, indicating that data extortion is a growing trend among modern ransomware actors. The sophistication exhibited by Anubis and its affiliates suggests they could pose a significant threat in 2025.

Affected: Organizations targeted by ransomware and data extortion, particularly in the healthcare sector

Keypoints :

• Emergence of Anubis as a ransomware group in late 2024, backed by experienced members.
• Offers double extortion tactics including classic ransomware and data monetization services.
• Targets primarily healthcare institutions, suggesting a shift towards data-focused extortion without file encryption.