Intel Name: Ransomware roundup – lynx
Date of Scan: February 17, 2025
Impact: High
Summary: The “Ransomware Roundup – Lynx” reveals that the first sample of Lynx ransomware surfaced in early July 2024, coinciding with other reports of its availability. Research shows that Lynx shares similarities with the earlier INC ransomware, which debuted in July 2023. While INC ransomware offers fewer execution options, it appears to be a predecessor to Lynx. Notably, while INC ransomware targets both Windows and ESXi platforms, Lynx is currently only found on Windows environments.
