Abyss — Ransomware Profile
Abyss (also known as Abyss Locker) is a ransomware operation first identified in March 2023, derived from the Babuk source code, that targets Windows and Linux/VMware ESXi systems using double-extortion tactics across healthcare, manufacturing, finance, and technology sectors, predominantly in North America.Also tracked as
Abyss Locker, Abyss-data
Recent claimed victims
- MEMSIC 2026-08-26
- landkreis-limburg-weilburg.de 2026-06-01
- School Facility Consultants 2026-06-01
- technic.com 2026-05-14
Vendor research
- The Anatomy of Abyss Locker Ransomware Attack Sygnia
- Ransomware Roundup – Abyss Locker Fortinet FortiGuard Labs
- Abyss Locker Ransomware: In-Depth Analysis, Detection, and Mitigation SentinelOne
- Unveiling Abyss Locker: The Rapid Rise of a Menacing Ransomware Threat Seqrite (Quick Heal Security Labs)