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Warlock

Warlock is a China-attributed ransomware group with a financial motive, tracked by Brandefense. It targets 12 sectors, including Government and Technology, in 34 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. It uses 29 MITRE ATT&CK techniques and exploits 2 known CVEs.

Also known as
  • Longlegs
Origin
China
Techniques
29
Exploited CVEs
2
Record updated

Who They Target.

About Warlock.

A ransomware group targeting critical infrastructure, utilities, telecommunications, government entities, and educational institutions in Europe.

Last updated Oct 8, 2026. Compiled by Brandefense technologies from structured threat intelligence and reviewed by Brandefense analysts. Techniques follow the MITRE ATT&CK framework.