Lynx

Lynx is a ransomware-as-a-service operation that emerged in mid-2024 as a rebrand of INC Ransomware (whose source code was sold for $300,000 on the RAMP forum), claiming ~300 victims across manufacturing, business services, technology, and transportation with an 80/20 profit split for affiliates.

It posted 75 listings in the last 12 months; the busiest month was January 2026 (26 listings).

Most targeted country: United States, with 219 listings (53% of the total).

Most targeted sector: Manufacturing, with 93 listings (22% of the total).

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13 MITRE ATT&CK techniques across 9 stages are documented in the group's attacks.

1
Initial access
The attacker gets into the corporate network for the first time.
T1078Valid AccountsT1566.001Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment
2
Execution
Malicious code runs on the target system.
T1059.001Command and Scripting Interpreter: PowerShell
3
Defense evasion
Security software and logging are bypassed.
T1036MasqueradingT1562.001Disable or Modify Tools
4
Credential access
Passwords, tokens and session data are stolen.
T1003.001OS Credential Dumping: LSASS Memory
5
Discovery
Systems, accounts and data on the network are mapped.
T1012Query RegistryT1082System Information Discovery
6
Lateral movement
The attacker moves to other systems inside the network.
T1021.001Remote Services: Remote Desktop Protocol
7
Command and control
Compromised systems are controlled remotely.
T1071.001Application Layer Protocol: Web Protocols
8
Exfiltration
Data is moved out of the organization; the threat to publish it in the listing relies on this data.
T1567.002Exfiltration Over Web Service: Exfiltration to Cloud Storage
9
Impact
Systems are encrypted or services are stopped.
T1486Data Encrypted for ImpactT1490Inhibit System Recovery

What does a ransomware group do?

Ransomware groups break into corporate networks, move data out and encrypt systems. If the ransom is not paid, they list the organization on a leak site and threaten to publish the data.

How does Lynx get into organizations?

The attacker gets into the corporate network for the first time.

T1078 · Valid Accounts
T1566.001 · Phishing: Spearphishing Attachment

Which defenses matter most?

Priority defenses based on the documented techniques:

Keep internet-facing VPN, remote desktop and firewall interfaces patched, and require multi-factor authentication on these accounts.
Allow scripts and macros only for users who need them, and keep behavioral rules enabled in endpoint protection.
Alert when security software is disabled or logs are cleared.
Regularly check whether employee passwords and session cookies appear in infostealer logs.
Monitor accounts that run many queries in a short time and unusual network scans.
Segment the network and expose management protocols only on the management network.
Block unapproved use of remote management tools.
Monitor unusual data volumes sent to cloud storage and file transfer services.
Keep offline, immutable backups and test restores regularly.

What should you do if your organization is listed on a leak site?

Record the listing and any published sample files; do not visit the leak site from the corporate network.
Isolate affected systems and preserve logs without deleting them.
Determine which data left the organization; if personal data is involved, review notification obligations with your legal team.
Make any decision about the ransom demand together with legal, management and incident response.
Do not bring systems back online before the attacker’s entry point is closed.

Is your organization mentioned?

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Initial access

Execution

Defense evasion

Credential access

Discovery

Lateral movement

Command and control

Exfiltration

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