Smaug
- First seen
- 2020-11-01 00:00:00
- Malware type
- ransomware
- Family
- Malware family
- Profile updated
- 2026-07-07 13:44:38
Targeted industries: financial-services healthcare-and-pharmaceutical technology-and-telecommunications
Context
The Smaug ransomware is a malware family that targets various industries, encrypting files and demanding a ransom for decryption. It is distributed primarily through RaaS (Ransomware-as-a-Service) platforms.
Reports & references
- pwc.co.uk — What Is Behind Ransomware Attacks Increase (report)
- malpedia.caad.fkie.fraunhofer.de — Win.Smaug (report)
- anomali.com — Anomali Threat Research Releases First Public Analysis Of Smaug Ransomware As A Service (report)
- labs.sentinelone.com — Multi Platform Smaug Raas Aims To See Off Competitors (report)