Chaos
ObscureIQ Threat Intelligence · Actor Profile
ChaosConfidence: Medium
Ransomware (RaaS)
Also known as: Chaos (2025 RaaS)
Motivation: Financial
1Attributed Breaches Circulating
MediumAttribution Confidence
Ransomware (RaaS)Actor Type
Overview
Assessed with moderate confidence by Cisco Talos to be formed by former BlackSuit/Royal members, first observed early 2025 (distinct from the 2021 Chaos builder) and using triple extortion. Avoids BRICS/CIS targets and demands up to ~$300K.
Tactics, Targeting & TTPs
Avoids BRICS/CIS targets; runs a leak site; demands up to ~$300K.
Source
Attribution draws on public threat-intelligence reporting · Established (multi-source). Primary source →
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