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vsexshop.ru

Listed by Werewolves on · organisation based in Russia

vsexshop.ru

Disclosed
Mar 13, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Werewolves
3 victims listed
Country
Russia
#43 most targeted
Sector
Business Services

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Werewolves. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Werewolves group

WereWolves is a Russian-speaking ransomware group that emerged in May 2023, using a modified LockBit 3 (Black) encryptor, operating an unusual public website that actively recruits new members and offers a bug-bounty program with rewards up to $1 million, with at least 26 victims across Russia, the US, and Europe. Werewolves has listed 26 victims since May 2023.

Incident analysis

vsexshop.ru was listed by Werewolves ransomware, a group with 3 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on March 13, 2024.

vsexshop.ru is based in Russia and operates in the Business Services sector. Russia ranks #43 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 62 victims in this database.

Sector context. Business services firms often have access to multiple client environments, making them high-value pivot points for ransomware operators seeking to maximise impact across multiple victim organisations.

Werewolves typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Source. Public leak-site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. The disclosure date is when the listing was published, which can differ from the date of compromise. This site does not publish or link to stolen data. Last updated .

Frequently asked questions

Was vsexshop.ru attacked by ransomware?

Yes. vsexshop.ru was listed as a victim of the Werewolves ransomware group on March 13, 2024. The organisation is based in Russia and operates in the Business Services sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked vsexshop.ru?

vsexshop.ru was attacked by Werewolves ransomware. Werewolves is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 3 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the vsexshop.ru ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on vsexshop.ru was disclosed on March 13, 2024. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the vsexshop.ru ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from vsexshop.ru has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Business Services organisation, vsexshop.ru likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Werewolves attacks?

To defend against Werewolves and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.