# OldGremlin: threat group profile

> OldGremlin is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Thought to operate from | Russia |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 3 |

## Who is OldGremlin?

OldGremlin is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> OldGremlin is a Russian-speaking ransomware group that has been active for several years. They primarily target organizations in Russia, including banks, logistics, industrial, insurance, retail, and IT companies. OldGremlin is known for using phishing emails as an initial infection vector and has developed custom malware for both Windows and Linux systems. They have conducted multiple malicious email campaigns and demand large ransoms from their victims, with some reaching millions of dollars.

## Public reports about OldGremlin

- https://www.rewterz.com/rewterz-news/rewterz-threat-alert-new-ransomware-actor-oldgremlin-hits-multiple-organizations
- https://www.group-ib.com/blog/oldgremlin-comeback/
- https://www.group-ib.com/media-center/press-releases/oldgremlin/

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is OldGremlin?

OldGremlin is a threat group thought to operate from Russia. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is OldGremlin thought to be based?

Public reporting places OldGremlin as operating from Russia. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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