Decrypting Key Group Ransomware: Emerging Financially Motivated Cyber Crime Gang

Executive Summary 

The Key Group ransomware family was first revealed on January 6, 2023, continuing their operations since then. EclecticIQ researchers assess with high confidence, the Key Group ransomware gang is primarily a Russian speaking, financially motivated threat group using Telegram channel keygroup777Tg for the negotiation of ransoms.[1] 

Key Group has an additional private (invite only) Telegram channel to share information between members such as doxing and offensive tool sharing. According to Telegram messages, EclecticIQ analysts assess with …

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