Bluewhale Ransomware
ActiveThreat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database · Last disclosure: Aug 14, 2026
ThreatAI Analysis
Compiled from the ransomware.live profile for Bluewhale and from this database. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.
Recorded activity
Disclosures attributed to Bluewhale in this database run from August 2026 to August 2026, totalling 2 victims — 0% of everything tracked here.
Threat Actor Analysis
Bluewhale is a ransomware threat group that has disclosed 2 victims in publicly accessible leak site data, representing 0% of all ransomware attacks tracked in this database. The earliest victim disclosure attributed to Bluewhale in our dataset dates to August 2026.
Industry-wise, Bluewhale shows a concentration in the Technology sector. These industries are frequently targeted because they manage sensitive data, critical operations, or have lower tolerance for operational downtime — conditions that increase ransom payment likelihood.
Like most modern ransomware operations, Bluewhale likely employs a double extortion model: encrypting victim files while simultaneously exfiltrating data, creating dual pressure to pay the ransom. Victim organisations that refuse payment face having their data published on the group's dark web leak site.
Note: This profile is generated from public leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Data is updated automatically. The table below lists the 2 most recent of the 2 disclosures we hold for this group; use the link beneath it to page through all of them.
Recent Victim Disclosures (showing 2 of 2)
| # | Organization | Country | Sector | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FiferFox Minecraft Server | — | Technology | Aug 14, 2026 |
| 2 | Satellite Developer Server | — | Technology | Aug 14, 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bluewhale ransomware?
Bluewhale is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 2 victims since its first known activity in August 2026. The group operates by infiltrating target networks, exfiltrating data, encrypting files, and threatening to publish stolen data on a dark web leak site if the ransom is not paid.
How many victims has Bluewhale attacked?
Bluewhale has claimed 2 victims in our database, representing 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks.
Which countries does Bluewhale target?
Bluewhale has attacked organizations in 0 countries.
Which industries does Bluewhale target?
Bluewhale most frequently targets the Technology sectors based on victim disclosures in our database.
Is Bluewhale still active?
Bluewhale's most recent victim disclosure in our database was on August 14, 2026. Ransomware groups frequently rebrand or go dormant; monitor this page and our ransomware map for the latest activity.