Dark Web Profile: Fog Ransomware - SOCRadar® Cyber Intelligence Inc.

Fog Ransomware, first detected in May 2024, primarily targets US-based educational institutions, utilizing a multi-pronged extortion campaign involving data encryption and exfiltration. The ransomware group, classified as a variant rather than a unified entity, employs a double extortion strategy, threatening to leak stolen data if ransom demands are not met. Organizations can defend against Fog Ransomware by implementing multi-factor authentication, regular system updates, employee training, and robust backup strategies.