Braincipher
Brain Cipher emerged in July 2024. Both Windows and Linux variants are available. Brain Cipher using the leaked build of LockBit Black for their operations. The group suspected to have exploited CVE-2023-28252 (Microsoft Windows CLFS Driver Privilege Escalation Vulnerability). The Ransom demand ranges from $150,000 to $1,00,0000. Demand to be paid with Monero (XMR) cryptocurrency. In 2025, they have shifted their new Negotiation portal to new server with vanity TOR Domain starting with 'brain'.
Victims
35
First Discovered
victim2024-07-01
Last Discovered
victim2025-05-05
Avg Delay
between attack and claim43.5 days
Infostealer
for victim with domain32.3%
Known Locations (8)
Target (Available)
Top 5 Activity Sectors
- Business Services 8
- Manufacturing 7
- Technology 3
- Healthcare 3
- Financial 2
Top 5 Countries
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United States
6
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Mexico
4
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France
3
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Argentina
2
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Spain
2
Heatmap (Available)
Ransom Notes (2)
Tools Used (Not Available)
No tools used available.
Vulnerabilities Exploited (0)
No vulnerabilities exploited available.
TTPs Matrix (4)
| Execution | Defense Evasion | Discovery | Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| User Execution | Impair Defenses: Disable or Modify Tools | File and Directory Discovery | Data Encrypted for Impact |
| Indicator Removal: File Deletion |
Negotiation Chats (0)
No negotiation chats available.
YARA Rules (0)
No YARA rules available.
Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) (15)
EMAIL
3
MD5
12
| Type | IOC |
|---|---|
email
|
ibrain.support@cyberfear.com |
email
|
brain.dataleak@cyberfear.com |
email
|
brain.decrypt@cyberfear.com |
md5
|
523c501118ef5d7957ce54aee86d9b1d |
md5
|
9c5698924d4d1881efaf88651a304cb3 |
md5
|
448f1796fe8de02194b21c0715e0a5f6 |
md5
|
b32a8951fc4c2e4c2d63d17200ca0032 |
md5
|
714b31629c37dee57038ca4e52ef65ac |
md5
|
71c109f3bf4da2fc0173b9bcff07e979 |
md5
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41050b2b9f619cdd9916e3bdd5b9f2f9 |
md5
|
0da1f4ede654e83241eaad7719a708a0 |
md5
|
f94d17b5f232e9cfd2255ca9823cb18a |
md5
|
8b3a45ebb7f2331e90ac57a2a20536fd |
md5
|
8dbd57b042bc63b9ecdc9e3e5506ce85 |
md5
|
a0efa7fb6dff1e035510ec1f42e083e4 |
Victims (35)
Pulmonary Physicians of South Florida Clinics
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2025-05-05
[AI generated] N/A...
neatem.fr
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2025-05-05
Estimated Attack Date: 2025-02-17
Estimated Attack Date: 2025-02-17
[AI generated] N/A...
ddecor.com
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2025-05-05
[AI generated] D'Decor is a leading home decor company known for its innovative and stylish range of...
ruizre.es
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2025-05-05
[AI generated] Ruizre.es is a real estate company based in Valencia, Spain that specializes in prope...
soundtransit.org
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2025-05-05
[AI generated] Sound Transit, operating under the domain "soundtransit.org", is a mass transit agenc...
valedolobo.com
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2025-05-05
[AI generated] "Valedolobo.com" is the online platform for the Vale do Lobo resort located in Portug...
edisoft.es
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2025-05-05
[AI generated] Edisoft is a Spanish technological company specializing in development and implementa...
Rhode Island Department of Humain Services
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-12-23
Estimated Attack Date: 2024-12-13
Estimated Attack Date: 2024-12-13
Provides support and resources for health, financial aid, and social services in Rhode Island....
Modern Dental Group Limited
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-12-18
[AI generated] Modern Dental Group Limited is a global dental service provider headquartered in Hong...
Estar Seguros, S.A.
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-12-12
[AI generated] Estar Seguros, S.A. is an insurance company that specializes in providing a range of ...
Cristal y Lavisa S.A. de C.V.
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-12-12
[AI generated] Cristal y Lavisa S.A. de C.V. is a Mexican company specializing in the production and...
Deloitte UK
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-12-04
[AI generated] Deloitte UK is a leading professional services firm, part of the global Deloitte netw...
Royce Corporation
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-12-03
[AI generated] Royce Corporation is a global trading company specializing in the distribution and ma...
G-ONE AUTO PARTS DE MÉXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-12-02
[AI generated] G-ONE Auto Parts de México, S.A. de C.V. is a company based in Mexico specializing in...
COOPERATIVA TELEFONICA DE CALAFATE LTD.
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-11-13
[AI generated] COOPERATIVA TELEFONICA DE CALAFATE LTD. is a telecommunications cooperative based in ...
G-One Auto Parts de México S.A. de C.V.
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-11-13
[AI generated] G-One Auto Parts de México S.A. de C.V. is a Mexican company specializing in the dist...
Berridge Manufacturing Co.
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-10-29
[IA generated] Berridge Manufacturing Co. specializes in the production of high-quality metal roofin...
K&S Tool & Mfg Co.
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-10-28
[IA generated] K&S Tool & Mfg Co. is a company specializing in precision manufacturing and tooling s...
Basilio Advogados
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-10-28
[IA generated] Basilio Advogados is a prominent law firm based in Brazil, known for its expertise in...
CHRISTODOULOS G. VASSILIADES & CO. LLC
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-10-28
[IA generated] CHRISTODOULOS G. VASSILIADES & CO. LLC is a prominent law firm based in Cyprus, speci...
hanwa.co.th
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-09-22
Hanwa Co., Ltd. (Thailand) is a subsidiary of Hanwa Co., Ltd., a Japan-based global trading company....
rmn.fr
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-08-29
Réunion des Musées Nationaux-Grand Palais (RMN-GP) is a French cultural institution dedicated to man...
ghanare.com
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-08-28
Ghanare.com is an online platform dedicated to providing comprehensive real estate services in Ghana...
beinlaw.co.il - Prof. Bein & Co.
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-08-21
Prof. Bein & Co., accessible via beinlaw.co.il, is a reputable law firm based in Israel. It speciali...
tiendasmacuto.com
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-08-17
Tiendasmacuto.com is an online retail store specializing in outdoor and adventure gear. They offer a...
Indonesia Terkoneksi
Braincipher
Discovery Date: 2024-07-01
More important than money, only honor....
