NotPetya (GoldenEye)

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Destructive wiper masquerading as ransomware

Source Attribution

Origin
MITRE
Source
CISA advisory 2017
Verified
2026-08-26T16:07:01.550Z
Confidence
high

Source: CISA advisory 2017 · Verified: 2026-08-26T16:07:01.550Z · Confidence: high

Security Timeline

  • discovered NotPetya (GoldenEye) first observed
  • updated Encyclopedia entry reviewed (Phase 45C)

Quick Answer

NotPetya is a wiper disguised as ransomware that caused global billion-dollar damage in June 2017. (attributes recorded from CISA advisory 2017).

Definition

NotPetya is a wiper disguised as ransomware that caused global billion-dollar damage in June 2017.

Overview

NotPetya is a wiper disguised as ransomware that caused global billion-dollar damage in June 2017.

Behavior

  • EternalBlue propagation
  • M.E.Doc updater

First Seen

2017-06

Target

Destructive wiper masquerading as ransomware

Malware Intelligence

Family: NotPetya (GoldenEye)

Techniques: T1486, T1490

Targets: Destructive wiper masquerading as ransomware

Behavior:
  • EternalBlue propagation
  • M.E.Doc updater

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