blackbyte-crux
- First seen
- 2022-07-15 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:59:43
Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical technology-and-telecommunications
Targeted regions: country_code:us country_code:gb country_code:ca
Context
BlackByte-Crux is a ransomware family that has been observed targeting critical infrastructure sectors such as financial services, healthcare, and technology. It encrypts files on compromised systems, demanding a ransom in exchange for decryption keys. Known for its efforts to evade detection, BlackByte has been active in attacks across several Western countries.
Reports & references
- ransomlook.io — Blackbyte Crux (report)
- huntress.com — Crux Ransomware (report)
- itpro.com — Cybersecurity Researchers Have Spotted A Potent New Ransomware Strain Being Used In The Wild (report)
- securityboulevard.com — New Crux Ransomware Emerges In Three Attacks This Month (report)
- watchguard.com — Blackbyte Crux (report)