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big_game_hunting_(bgh)_ecrime_groups

Also known asbig_game_hunting_(bgh)_ecrime_groups

Big Game Hunting (BGH) eCrime Groups refers to financially motivated eCrime actors conducting ransomware and data extortion operations at scale. According to the provided content, Europe is the second most-targeted region after North America, and since January 1, 2024, these actors have named approximately 2,100 Europe-based victims on more than 100 dedicated leak sites (DLSs). The most targeted European countries are the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, and Spain, and the most targeted sectors are manufacturing, professional services, technology, industrials and engineering, and retail. The content states that BGH actors use ransomware and data extortion, operate via DLSs, and in some cases use GDPR data breach penalties to pressure victims into paying ransoms. The broader European cybercrime ecosystem supporting these operations includes initial access brokers, malware developers, and ransomware affiliates. No specific sub-groups are identified in the provided content. Known alias in the content: big_game_hunting_(bgh)_ecrime_groups.

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