Lynx Ransomware in Action: Pay Up or Face the Consequences

Lynx is a rapidly evolving Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation that employs a double-extortion strategy, crippling victims by encrypting their data while using stolen information as leverage. Designed for multi-platform attacks, it targets Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems, with advanced encryption and disruptive capabilities, including virtual machine shutdowns. Operated through a customizable affiliate model, Lynx provides cyber criminals with a centralized dashboard to manage infections and ransom negotiations.