Revealed:
Group-IB’s Top 10
Masked Actors
for 2025
As the threat landscape evolves, knowing your
adversaries is critical. Introducing Masked Actors—
2025’s most prolific cybercriminal groups.
adversaries is critical. Introducing Masked Actors—
2025’s most prolific cybercriminal groups.
introduction:
Based on our latest High-Tech Crime Trends report, we’ve compiled a list of the top 10 Masked Actors, revealing their names, tactics, and victims below. These insights are critical to developing an effective cyber security strategy in the fight against cybercrime.

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Top 10 Masked Actors for 2025

01 RansomHub
Region
Europe, Latin America
Industries
Healthcare, Manufacturing
First seen
February 2024

02 GoldFactory
Region
Asia-Pacific
Industries
Banking
First seen
May 2024

03 Lazarus
Region
Global
Industries
Crypto, Energy & Utilities
First seen
2007

04 DragonForce
Region
Asia-Pacific, Global
Industries
Government, Healthcare
First seen
August 2023

05 Oilrig
Region
Europe, Middle East and Africa
Industries
Energy & Utilities, Financial Services
First seen
2014

06 MuddyWater
Region
Middle East and Africa
Industries
Financial Services, Government
First seen
2017

07 Brain Cipher
Region
Asia-Pacific, Europe
Industries
Energy & Utilities, Financial Services
First seen
June 2024

08 Boolka
Region
Asia-Pacific, Europe
Industries
Financial Services, Government
First seen
January 2024

09 Ajina
Region
Central Asia
Industries
Banking
First seen
May 2024

10 Team TNT
Region
Asia-Pacific, Europe
Industries
Banking
First seen
August 2020
High-Tech Crimes
Trends Report 2025
Trends Report 2025
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