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Silent Ransom Group: Zero-Encryption Cyber Extortion

Veeam, Wednesday, September 16th, 2026

Veeam profiles Silent Ransom Group, also known as Luna Moth, which extorts victims without encrypting data.

Veeam profiles Silent Ransom Group, also tracked as Luna Moth, an extortion crew that steals data and threatens disclosure without deploying encryption.

The post traces the group's callback phishing and remote access tooling tradecraft. It explains why encryption-free extortion defeats defenses tuned to detect mass file encryption.

Recommended countermeasures center on exfiltration detection, identity controls, and user awareness rather than backup alone.

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