Fakben
- First seen
- 2017-06-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:35:40
Targeted industries: healthcare-and-pharmaceutical education-and-nonprofits government-and-public-sector
Context
Fakben is a ransomware variant based on the Hidden Tear project, aimed at encrypting files and demanding ransom for decryption keys. It has been observed targeting various sectors, including healthcare, education, and government.
Reports & references
- blog.fortinet.com — Fakben Team Ransomware Uses Open Source Hidden Tear Code (report)
- id-ransomware.blogspot.com — Fakben Team Ransomware Aes 256 1505 (report)