The GentlemenG1058 ↗
The Gentlemen is a ransomware group that employs a dual-extortion strategy, encrypting sensitive files while exfiltrating critical business data to pressure victims into paying ransoms. Their operations leverage advanced techniques such as abusing legitimate utilities like PowerRun.exe for privilege escalation, using custom-built tools for defense evasion, and employing flexible encryption methods based on file size. The group targets medium to large organizations across various sectors, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, and has demonstrated a high level of technical maturity and operational discipline. Their activities include systematic compromise of enterprise environments, mass account enumeration, and the use of encrypted channels for data exfiltration.
Targeted industries
—Targeted regions
—Associated malware (1)
ATT&CK techniques in reports
- T1027 Obfuscated Files or Information11
- T1059.001 PowerShell11
- T1486 Data Encrypted for Impact11
- T1059.003 Windows Command Shell10
- T1070.004 File Deletion10
- T1071 Application Layer Protocol10
- T1083 File and Directory Discovery10
- T1489 Service Stop10
- T1005 Data from Local System9
- T1047 Windows Management Instrumentation9
- T1071.001 Web Protocols9
- T1082 System Information Discovery9
- T1105 Ingress Tool Transfer9
- T1012 Query Registry8
- T1033 System Owner/User Discovery8
- T1112 Modify Registry8
- T1490 Inhibit System Recovery8
- T1564.003 Hidden Window8
- T1021.001 Remote Desktop Protocol7
- T1027.002 Software Packing7