SafePay
A ransomware group that appeared in 2024 and became one of the most active in 2026, hitting over 600 organizations via VPN and backup product flaws. Victims include organizations in Japan.
- Alert level
- 4/ 5
- Reports & advisories (90 days)
- 1
- Known exploited CVEs
- 5
- Personal data leaked (disclosed)
- None confirmed
Exploited vulnerabilities and targeted products
CVE-2020-3259 CVE-2023-20269 CVE-2023-27532 CVE-2024-40711 CVE-2024-40766
If you run any of these products, first make sure they are updated to a fixed version.
How they attack
Entry
VPNs without multi-factor authentication
Like finding a back door that opens with a single key, then using a stolen or guessed one.
Entry
Exploiting internet-facing devices
Like finding a broken lock on the company's front gate (VPN or firewall) and walking in.
Inside
Destroying backups first
Like disabling the fire extinguishers and emergency exits before starting the fire.
Goal
Double extortion: encrypt and leak
Like locking your safe and also taking copies of the papers inside, threatening to publish them unless you pay.
Recent articles
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Leak counts only add up figures disclosed by the affected companies or authorities, never the attackers' own claims. We do not list victim names or link to leak sites.
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