GROK
- First seen
- 2016-03-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 14:58:36
Context
GROK is a ransomware variant known for encrypting files and demanding a ransom in Bitcoin for decryption keys. It has been primarily distributed through phishing emails and exploit kits.
Detection coverage
- 1 YARA rules
Detection rules
- MALPEDIA_Win_Grok_Auto (yara-rule)
Reports & references
- Kaspersky — 68750 (report)
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Grok (report)