The Benzona ransomware group is a relatively new and lesser-known threat actor, operating within the increasingly crowded ransomware ecosystem. Like many modern groups, Benzona appears to follow a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) or affiliate-style model, focusing on financially motivated attacks against small to mid-sized organizations across multiple industries.

Benzona uses double extortion tactics, combining data encryption with the theft of sensitive information to pressure victims into paying ransoms. Victims are threatened with public data leaks via dedicated leak sites if negotiations fail. Initial access is believed to be gained through phishing, compromised credentials, and exploitation of exposed services, consistent with common ransomware intrusion vectors.

From a technical perspective, Benzona ransomware targets both Windows and Linux environments, with some campaigns reportedly impacting virtualized infrastructure. The group attempts to disable backups and security controls prior to encryption, aiming to maximize operational disruption.