A new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group has emerged and has been making a name for itself in 2025. Anubis is a recently identified group that sets itself apart by partnering encryption with more destructive capabilities—wiping directories which severely impact chances of file recovery.
Given its brief history and use of a multi-layered extortion model, Anubis has all the markings of an evolving and flexible RaaS operation. Trend™ Research has observed specific command line operations for these destructive actions, including attempts to change system settings and wipe directories. This entry takes a closer look into these capabilities. Anubis joined the X (formerly Twitter) in December 2024. Around the same time, our team identified a sample called Sphinx, which appeared to be in development, evidenced by its ransom note that lacked both a TOR site and a unique ID.
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Source: Trend Micro
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