17/04/2026
π¨ Threat Alert: JanaWare Ransomware Campaign π¨
The Acronis Threat Research Unit reveals JanaWare, a ransomware campaign delivered via a customized Adwind Java RAT.
π Key features:
Heavy obfuscation & polymorphism
Strict geofencing β π― targets only systems in Turkey
Active since at least 2020
Phishing emails with malicious Java archives (.JAR)
Targets home users & SMBs
π° Low ransoms: $200β$400 β stays under the radar compared to big enterprise-focused attacks
β οΈ Low visibility β , low risk. Stay vigilant.