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)

External references