ALFA Ransomware

First seen
2022-02-15 00:00:00
Malware type
ransomware
Family
Malware family
Profile updated
2026-07-07 13:32:41

Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical retail-and-hospitality technology-and-telecommunications

Context

ALFA Ransomware is a type of malicious software developed by the creators of the Cerber ransomware. It encrypts files on the victim's system and demands a ransom for decryption.

Reports & references

  • bleepingcomputer.com — New Alfa Or Alpha Ransomware From The Same Devs As Cerber (report)
  • news.softpedia.com — Cerber Devs Create New Ransomware Called Alfa 506165.Shtml (report)

External references