Jaspreet Bindra, co-founder of AI & Beyond, said, “Charon represents the next generation of ransomware, inserting silent, accuracy and perseverance that we usually combine with state-referred APT campaigns.” “Unlike traditional ransomware, which only encryps files and demands payment, charon works patiently and methodically. It slipped quietly, takes advantage of reliable applications to hide its appearance, disables safety equipment, disabling the safety equipment, and destroys backup before closing the data, leaving the backups, leaving the bids with some behavioral recovery paths before closing the data. Is.”
The ransom note was adapted to include the name of the aggrieved organization, which underlines the target nature of the campaign rather than a broad, opportunistic attack, the trend micro accepted.
“Charon ransomware shows how appropriate level techniques are now being leveraged in ransomware attacks, dramatically the threat to important areas such as aviation, healthcare, BFSI, and public services. Plus, Custom Ransum notes for each victim increase psychological pressure on target organizations.
