Chainalysis Crypto Crime 2021: Connections Between Four of 2020’s Biggest Ransomware Strains
As part of its 2021 Crypto Crime series, Chainalysis has published a new report analyzing on-chain movements of ransomware funds using blockchain analysis, revealing insights into how ransomware organizations run their operations and connections between different ransomware strains. This can help law enforcement identify actors or services that could halt or impair the operation of several strains with one takedown.
In this report, Chainalysis specifically points out possible connections between Maze, Egregor, SunCrypt, and Doppelpaymer, including:
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Strong evidence suggesting that a Maze ransomware affiliate is also an affiliate for SunCrypt
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Links between a likely Egregor affiliate and suspected Doppelpaymer admin
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The use of the same money laundering service by Maze and Egregor admins
