SEXi is a ransomware group that targets VMware ESXi servers, encrypting data and demanding ransom payments. They have been observed encrypting virtual machines and backups, causing significant disruptions to services. The group's name is a play on the word "ESXi," indicating a deliberate focus on these systems. SEXi has been linked to other ransomware variants based on the Babuk source code.
The same group is tracked under different names by different vendors.
| Vendor | Name |
|---|---|
| Various | SEXi |
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Every report in the Global Intel Library that names SEXi, newest first. Open any report to see the full analysis with provenance.
No reports in the Lore library name this actor yet.
Indicators from free threat feeds (abuse.ch ThreatFox, AlienVault OTX) attributed to SEXi. Each row shows why it was linked and where it came from.
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Open-source reports about this actor collected from MISP Galaxy.