Knot
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 15:08:38
Context
Knot is a type of ransomware designed to encrypt files on a victim's device, demanding a ransom for their decryption. It typically spreads through phishing emails and exploits vulnerabilities in unpatched systems.
Detection coverage
- 1 YARA rules
Detection rules
- MALPEDIA_Win_Knot_Auto (yara-rule)
Reports & references
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Knot (report)
- twitter.com — 1345313324825780226 (report)