Blackout
- First seen
- 2021-07-15 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:47:26
Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical retail-and-hospitality technology-and-telecommunications
Context
Blackout is a type of ransomware targeting multiple sectors by encrypting files and demanding ransom payments for decryption keys. It often spreads through phishing emails and exploits vulnerabilities to gain access to systems.
Detection coverage
- 1 YARA rules
Detection rules
- MALPEDIA_Win_Nim_Blackout_Auto (yara-rule)
Reports & references
- ransomlook.io — Blackout (report)
- watchguard.com — Blackout (report)