Tracking GLOBAL GROUP Ransomware from Mamona to Market Scale
released on 2025-08-21 @ 04:16:30 PM
A new ransomware actor, GLOBAL GROUP, emerged on the Ramp4u cybercrime forum in June 2025, claiming to offer a fresh Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform. However, forensic evidence reveals that GLOBAL is a rebranded continuation of the Mamona RIP and Black Lock ransomware families. The ransomware, built in Golang, supports cross-platform execution and uses ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption. It features a dual-portal model for leak site viewing and negotiations, with an AI-powered chatbot for automated communication. The group's infrastructure mistakes exposed backend SSH credentials and real IP addresses. GLOBAL relies on Initial Access Brokers for network infiltration and offers a full-featured affiliate portal for custom payload generation.