Dispossessor Ransomware

Description Summary

This is not a ransomware group but a data broker

Threat Actor

Data-broker/re-extortion operation ('Radar/Dispossessor'), led by 'Brain'; re-published data stolen by LockBit and others.

Technical Indicators

Encryption Extension
N/A — data broker (re-leaks other groups' data)
Encryption Algorithm
N/A — no encryption
Ransom Note Name
N/A
Targeted Industries
Cross-sector
First Seen
2024
Last Seen
August 2024 (FBI/international seizure of infrastructure)
Geographical Location
Worldwide

MITRE ATT&CK Matrix

Tactic TTP Technique Name
Impact x 2 T1486 Data Encrypted for Impact
T1490 Inhibit System Recovery
Exfiltration x 1 T1567 Exfiltration Over Web Service (leak site)
Initial Access x 2 T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application
T1078 Valid Accounts