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archiveAPT / state · 13 Aug 2026 · 08:09 UTC

Storm-1175 Replaces Medusa With New StormEncryptor Ransomware

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Microsoft says China-linked Storm-1175 is using a new ransomware called StormEncryptor, replacing Medusa in its latest attacks. Microsoft says China-linked, financially motivated threat actor Storm-1175 has begun using a new ransomware strain called StormEncryptor. The group previously relied on Medusa ransomware. …

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