Abrahams_ax ransomware group
Abrahams_ax is one of the extortion operations we watch continuously. This page covers what is known about the group and the current state of its leak site, which we last saw change 3y ago.
Who they are
Abrahams_Ax, first observed in November 2022, is not a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation but a politically motivated hacktivist persona. The group is linked to the Iranian-associated threat actor COBALT SAPLING, which previously operated as Moses Staff. It uses double-extortion tactics focused on stealing and leaking sensitive data rather than encrypting files. Infrastructure, visual branding, and operational patterns strongly resemble those of Moses Staff, suggesting a shared origin. Its most notable incident was the breach of the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Interior, where stolen data was published alongside propaganda content. The group’s targeting appears to align with Middle Eastern geopolitical interests, particularly against Israeli- and Saudi-linked entities. No encryption methods or file extensions are publicly documented, as encryption is not part of their operations.
Current status
Abrahams_ax's leak site is not answering. Sites go dark for infrastructure trouble, a deliberate quiet period, or a takedown, and a good number return weeks later under the same name, so the entry stays on the list either way.
The last change we recorded on it was 3y ago (9 Feb 2024 22:12 UTC).
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Sectors targeted
This group does not state an industry on its site, so we have nothing reliable to report. Most crews are opportunistic rather than sector-specific in any case — they hit what they can reach.
Watching for your name
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