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CyberVolk Launches New Ransomware Service via Telegram

CyberVolk Launches New Ransomware Service via Telegram

First seen 11 Dec 2025, 22:50 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

CyberVolk, a pro-Russian hacktivist group, has launched a new ransomware-as-a-service called CyberVolk 2.x (VolkLocker) after months of inactivity. This service operates entirely through Telegram, allowing less tech-savvy affiliates to easily encrypt files and demand ransom payments. The platform includes automation features for generating payloads, but it has been noted that the encryption keys are stored in plain text.

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