Chaos Ransomware Evolves: New C++ Variant Adds Destructive Wiper and Crypto Clipboard Hijacking

Chaos Ransomware Evolves: New C++ Variant Adds Destructive Wiper and Crypto Clipboard Hijacking

Posted: October 10, 2025
Categories: Ransomware, Hacking
Tags: fp1a, fp-3b, fp-3a, fp-2a
Author: Npav Lab
Views: 10
FortiGuard Labs exposes Chaos ransomware's aggressive C++ upgrade—selective encryption, large file deletion, and Bitcoin wallet swapping via clipboard hijack. This RaaS threat from ex-BlackSuit actors targets big-game hunting; bolster backups and detection to counter faster, multifaceted attacks.
Read more