The SafePay ransomware group is a relatively new threat actor operating within the modern ransomware ecosystem as a financially motivated extortion group. SafePay has been observed targeting small to mid-sized organizations across multiple industries, often focusing on victims with exposed services or limited defensive maturity.

SafePay uses a double extortion approach, encrypting systems while also exfiltrating sensitive data to increase pressure during ransom negotiations. Initial access is commonly achieved through phishing campaigns, compromised credentials, or exploitation of exposed remote access services, followed by lateral movement using legitimate administrative tools.

Technically, SafePay relies on established ransomware techniques, including strong encryption, attempts to disable backups and security controls, and the use of built-in system utilities to evade detection.

While not among the most sophisticated ransomware operations, SafePay demonstrates how newer groups can still cause significant disruption by efficiently exploiting common security weaknesses.