Clay

First seen

2023-05-15 00:00:00

Malware type

ransomware

Family

Malware family

Profile updated

2026-07-07 15:50:25

Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical government-and-public-sector education-and-nonprofits technology-and-telecommunications

Context

Clay is a notorious ransomware family that encrypts user data and demands payment for decryption. It primarily targets sectors such as healthcare, financial services, and government, leveraging sophisticated techniques to maximize impact.