0mega

A new ransomware group in the spotlight, potentially launching around May 2022 already claiming multiple victims, with very little information on how their encryption and code work. No samples have been found in public yet. The group works using a double extortion technique, demanding money as ransom. If the demanded ransom is not paid, 0mega maintains a dedicated data leak site (“DLS”) to post the victim’s stolen data. During encryption, the “.0mega” extension is added to now encrypted files. Victims will receive a customized ransom note with their name, company info, and what type of data was stolen. Victims are then required to upload a copy of their customized note to the DLS with a unique ID (Base64) that identifies the victim to the threat actor.  The groups DLS has a few victims already posted, as it is still a new ransomware operation.