BERT Ransomware Group Targets Asia and Europe on Multiple Platforms


In April, a new ransomware group known as BERT, has been observed targeting organizations across Asia and Europe. TrendResearch telemetry has confirmed the emergence and activity of this ransomware.

This blog entry examines BERT’s tools and tactics across multiple variants. By comparing its different iterations, we unpack how the ransomware group operates, how their methods have evolved, and the tactics they employed to evade detection and defenses.

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Source: Trend Micro


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