GOLD BLADE Using Custom QWCrypt Locker that Allows Data Exfiltration and Ransomware Deployment

The GOLD BLADE threat group has shifted from pure espionage to a hybrid model that combines data theft with targeted ransomware attacks using a custom locker called QWCrypt. This shift follows a long-running campaign tracked as STAC6565, which hit almost 40 victims between early 2024 and mid‑2025, with a strong focus on Canadian organizations and […]

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