Introduction
HelloXD is a ransomware family performing double extortion attacks that surfaced in November 2021. During our research we observed multiple variants impacting Windows and Linux systems. Unlike other ransomware groups, this ransomware family doesn’t have an active leak site; instead it prefers to direct the impacted victim to negotiations through TOX chat and onion-based messenger instances.
Activities and Tactics
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Notable Campaigns
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Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)
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Notable Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
No curated IOCs are currently published for this actor. This section will be updated when stable, attributable indicators are available.
Malware and Tools
- OnionDuke:
- Windows Remote Desktop:
Attribution and Evidence
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References
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