mortalkombat
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:57:16
Context
Mortalkombat is a ransomware variant first observed in early 2023. It encrypts files on the victim's machine, demanding a ransom for decryption. Known for targeting both individuals and organizations indiscriminately.
Detection coverage
- 1 YARA rules
Detection rules
- MALPEDIA_Win_Mortalkombat_Auto (yara-rule)
Reports & references
- ransomlook.io — Mortalkombat (report)
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Mortalkombat (report)
- Cisco Talos — New Mortalkombat Ransomware And Laplas Clipper Malware Threats (report)