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Babuk ransomware, originally identified in early 2021, quickly established itself as a formidable threat targeting large enterprises through a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model. Distinctive for its cross-platform capabilities, the malware targeted both Windows and ESXi environments, employing a "double extortion" tactic where victim data was stolen prior to encryption. The operations of the group faced interruptions in September 2021 when a key member disclosed the entire source code, resulting in the emergence of several variant strains like Play and RTM Locker.
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