Mallox Ransomware
TrackedThreat actor group tracked in the global ransomware database · Last disclosure: Jul 15, 2024
ThreatAI Analysis
Compiled from the ransomware.live profile for Mallox and from this database. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.
Mallox uses a multi-algorithm ransomware to hold files hostage. This threat has infected 10 victims across eight countries, striking Hong Kong, Germany, and India the hardest.
Who Mallox is
This ransomware uses a combination of different crypto algorithms (ChaCha20, AES-128, Curve25519). The activity of this malware is dated to mid-June 2021. The extension of the encrypted files are set to the compromised company: .
Recorded activity
Disclosures attributed to Mallox in this database run from March 2024 to July 2024, totalling 10 victims — 0% of everything tracked here. Mallox has listed victims in 8 countries in this database, most often Germany, followed by Argentina and Mexico. The sectors appearing most in its listings are Business Services, Technology, Agriculture and Food Production.
Tooling observed in Mallox operations
- Dropmefiles
- File[.]io
- Sendspace
Software reported in use by Mallox. Most are legitimate administration or transfer utilities; their presence in an environment is a signal to investigate, not proof of compromise.
Indicators of compromise
Showing a sample of 2 EMAIL on file. Hashes and network indicators published for Mallox. Leak-site addresses are deliberately excluded. Indicators age quickly — treat a match as a starting point for investigation, and an absence of matches as no assurance.
YARA detection rules
mallox.yar
rule ransomware_mallox {
meta:
id = "7e2edc94-26e4-4024-8bc0-8e90d76f5a96"
version = "1.0"
description = "Rule to detect mallox ransomware samples."
author = "Sekoia.io"
creation_date = "2023-02-20"
modification_date = "2023-05-24"
classification = "TLP:CLEAR"
hash1 = "2a549489e2455a2d84295604e29c727dd20d65f5a874209840ce187c35d9a439"
hash2 = "3f843cbffeba010445dae2b171caaa99c6b56360de5407da71210d007fe26673"
hash3 = "4075d6e02c022ee45e0cd1c826abf749200639ee8ebc42375dac2430abafb5d6"
hash4 = "4db69a0643f6ec795e5450a0563605e91293f233aa60715ae09ed8effa3b7267"
hash5 = "77fdce66e7f909300e4493cbe7055254f7992ba65f9b7445a6755d0dbd9f80a5"
hash6 = "8e974a3be94b7748f7971f278160a74d738d5cab2c3088b1492cfbbd05e83e22"
hash7 = "a5085e571857ec54cf9625050dfc29a195dad4d52bea9b69d3f22e33ed636525"
hash8 = "df64e87ecb30f4cadf54f2c1b3d3cba8cc2d315db0fd4af2d11add57baa56f6a"
hash9 = "e7e00e0f817fcb305f82aec2e60045fcdb1b334b2621c09133b6b81284002009"
strings:
$s1 = "C:\\HOW TO RECOVER !!.TXT" wide ascii nocase
$s2 = "SYSTEM\\CurrentControlSet\\Services\\EventLog\\Application\\Raccine" wide ascii nocase
$s3 = "SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\vssadmin.exe" wide ascii nocase
$s4 = "SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\wmic.exe" wide ascii nocase
$s5 = "SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\wbadmin.exe" wide ascii nocase
$s6 = "SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\bcdedit.exe" wide ascii nocase
$s7 = "SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\powershell.exe" wide ascii nocase
$s8 = "SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\diskshadow.exe" wide ascii nocase
$s9 = "SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\net.exe" wide ascii nocase
$s10 = "SOFTWARE\\Microsoft\\Windows NT\\CurrentVersion\\Image File Execution Options\\taskkill.exe" wide ascii nocase
$s11 = "bcdedit /set {current} recoveryenabled no" wide ascii nocase
$mallox_fargo = ".FARGO" wide ascii nocase
$mallox_mallox = ".mallox" wide ascii nocase
$mallox_exploit = "[email protected]"
condition:
uint16be(0) == 0x4d5a and all of ($s*) and 1 of ($mallox_*)
}Community-contributed rules for Mallox, reproduced as published. Test them against your own corpus before relying on them: rule quality and false-positive behaviour vary by author.
Threat Actor Analysis
Mallox is a ransomware threat group that has disclosed 10 victims in publicly accessible leak site data, representing 0% of all ransomware attacks tracked in this database. The earliest victim disclosure attributed to Mallox in our dataset dates to March 2024.
Geographically, Mallox has targeted organisations in 8 countries. The most frequently targeted nation is Germany with 1 victim organisations. Other heavily targeted nations include Argentina, Mexico, Italy.
Industry-wise, Mallox shows a concentration in the Business Services, Technology, Agriculture and Food Production sectors. 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, Mallox 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 10 most recent of the 10 disclosures we hold for this group; use the link beneath it to page through all of them.
Recent Victim Disclosures (showing 10 of 10)
| # | Organization | Country | Sector | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | integraservices | — | Business Services | Jul 15, 2024 |
| 2 | XENAPP-GLOBER | — | Technology | Jul 15, 2024 |
| 3 | "Moshe Kahn Advocates" kahn.co.il | 🇮🇱 Israel | Business Services | Jun 5, 2024 |
| 4 | Madata Data Collection & Internet Portals madata.com | 🇲🇽 Mexico | Technology | Jun 4, 2024 |
| 5 | Río Negro | 🇦🇷 Argentina | Agriculture and Food Production | Jun 4, 2024 |
| 6 | Assist Informatica | 🇮🇹 Italy | Technology | May 25, 2024 |
| 7 | speditionlangen.de speditionlangen.de | 🇩🇪 Germany | Transportation/Logistics | Apr 9, 2024 |
| 8 | highfashion.com.hk highfashion.com.hk | 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | Business Services | Mar 17, 2024 |
| 9 | Rafum Group rafumgroup.com | 🇵🇰 Pakistan | — | Mar 17, 2024 |
| 10 | Ramdev Chemical Industries ramdevpigments.com | 🇮🇳 India | Manufacturing | Mar 17, 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mallox ransomware?
Mallox is a ransomware threat group that has claimed 10 victims since its first known activity in March 2024. 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 Mallox attacked?
Mallox has claimed 10 victims in our database, representing 0% of all tracked ransomware attacks. The most targeted countries are Germany, Argentina, Mexico, Italy.
Which countries does Mallox target?
Mallox has attacked organizations in 8 countries. The top targeted countries are: Germany, Argentina, Mexico, Italy.
Which industries does Mallox target?
Mallox most frequently targets the Business Services, Technology, Agriculture and Food Production sectors based on victim disclosures in our database.
Is Mallox still active?
Mallox's most recent victim disclosure in our database was on July 15, 2024. Ransomware groups frequently rebrand or go dormant; monitor this page and our ransomware map for the latest activity.