Ryuk

Ryuk is a ransomware malware that was discovered in 2018. Ryuk is a version of ransomware attributed to the WIZARD SPIDER hacker group that has compromised governments, universities, healthcare facilities, manufacturing companies, and technology organizations. In 2019, Ryuk saw the highest ransom demand, with .5 million USD, and likely harvested a total of 0 million USD through the end of 2020.