LostTrust is a double-extortion ransomware group targeting critical sectors primarily in the US.
LostTrust is a double-extortion ransomware crimeware group, believed to be a rebrand of the MetaEncryptor gang. It primarily targets manufacturing, professional services, construction, and education sectors, with 71% of known victims located in the US. Key TTPs involve data exfiltration combined with encryption for double-extortion pressure. Defenders should focus on data leak monitoring and ensure robust backup and data loss prevention strategies, particularly for US-based critical sector entities.
LostTrust is a double-extortion ransomware operation that emerged in March 2023 and publicized over 50 victims within days of launching its leak site in September 2023, believed to be a rebrand of the MetaEncryptor gang, primarily targeting manufacturing, professional services, construction, and education sectors with 71% of known victims in the US.
LostTrust is a ransomware group that relies on double-extortion tactics with data exfiltration.
LostTrust primarily targets manufacturing, professional services, construction, and education sectors.
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