Royal Ransomware Wave
Double-extortion extortion wave on enterprises
Royal is a double-extortion ransomware wave observed since July 2022 targeting enterprises, with activity tied to CVE-2022-30190 fulfillment and a CISA/industry advisory published in 2023. (Source: CISA advisory recognized in OpenTrojan campaign record)
Definition
Double-extortion extortion wave on enterprises
Why It Matters / Impact
Double-extortion extortion wave on enterprises
Current Status
- Review status: published
- Last updated: 2026-08-26
- Evidence: 2 source(s) · 1 CVE(s) linked
- Confidence: 85%
Timeline
- 2022-07 — Royal ransomware observed
- 2023-02 — CISA/industry advisory published
Sources
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