Hyadina

Also known as: Hyadina

Hyadina is a threat actor that first emerged in March 2022, deploying its Monster ransomware variant primarily targeting 32-bit Windows systems while avoiding the CIS region. The group rebranded its ransomware as Beast in June 2024, enhancing its toolset to include support for Linux and VMware ESXi, and incorporating extensive use of NirSoft tools. The latest iteration, GodDamn, showcases advanced defensive evasion techniques, including the use of the PoisonX malicious driver component. Hyadina operates as a ransomware-as-a-service, collaborating with affiliates to execute attacks.

Introduction

Hyadina is a threat actor that first emerged in March 2022, deploying its Monster ransomware variant primarily targeting 32-bit Windows systems while avoiding the CIS region. The group rebranded its ransomware as Beast in June 2024, enhancing its toolset to include support for Linux and VMware ESXi, and incorporating extensive use of NirSoft tools. The latest iteration, GodDamn, showcases advanced defensive evasion techniques, including the use of the PoisonX malicious driver component. Hyadina operates as a ransomware-as-a-service, collaborating with affiliates to execute attacks.

Activities and Tactics

Information pending cataloguing.

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

  • PoisonIvy:
  • Beast Trojan:
  • Windows Remote Desktop:

Attribution and Evidence

Information pending cataloguing.

References

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