Lynx
A ransomware group that appeared in 2024 and is seen as a successor to INC Ransom. It hits retail, real estate, finance and other sectors, with several victims reported in Japan.
- Alert level
- 2/ 5
- Reports & advisories (90 days)
- 1
- Known exploited CVEs
- 0
- Personal data leaked (disclosed)
- None confirmed
How they attack
Entry
Logging in with stolen passwords
Like picking up a lost employee badge and walking straight past reception.
Inside
Going after the backups first
Like finding and throwing away the hidden spare key before changing the locks.
Goal
Steal first, then lock up
Like taking the files, then locking the office, and threatening on both counts.
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The alert level is calculated automatically from reports and advisories in the last 90 days, known exploited vulnerabilities, and whether the group has targeted Japan.
Updated 2026-10-23 · daily