# Group-IB

Type: Company

Source: Cyber Intelligence Brief — https://getcyberbrief.com/entity/group-ib
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## Timeline

- **2026-07-26**: Public disclosure — Fox News publishes a detailed report on ClickLock malware based on Group-IB's findings, raising widespread awareness.
- **2026-Q3**: Partnership Expansion — Expected formalization of data-sharing agreements with Chilean financial institutions.
- **2026-06-09**: First VirusTotal upload — Malicious script uploaded to VirusTotal; at the time of analysis, zero detection by any security vendor.
- **2026-05**: Campaign begins — ClickLock malware campaign starts targeting Mac users globally through fake CAPTCHA pages.
- **2026-03-15**: Operational Start — Technical teams begin regional threat hunting and monitoring.
- **2026-03-14**: Official Launch — Group-IB announces the opening of the Santiago DCRC.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### 100 Systems in 33 Nations Hit by Mac Malware That Locks Apps, Steals Passwords
2026-07-27 01:13:51 · Sentiment: Strongly negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

ClickLock, a new macOS malware spreading via fake 'verify you are human' pages, has compromised over 100 systems across 33 countries since May 2026, using app-locking extortion to steal credentials and install backdoors. Cybersecurity experts warn it's a novel approach that bypasses traditional detection.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/clicklock-mac-malware-cyber-threat

### Group-IB Enters Americas with New Digital Crime Resistance Center in Chile
2026-03-14 07:38:34 · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

Group-IB has officially expanded into the Americas with the launch of its first Digital Crime Resistance Center (DCRC) in Santiago, Chile. The new facility will serve as a regional hub for threat hunting, digital forensics, and localized cybercrime investigations.
Full story: https://getcyberbrief.com/story/group-ib-expansion-chile-dcrc-launch

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