Royal (cyber gang)

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Royal is a cybercriminal ransomware organization known for its aggressive targeting, its high ransom demands, and its use of double extortion (where compromised data is not only encrypted, but also exfiltrated). Royal does not use affiliates.

Royal has targeted a wide range of industries, including healthcare, finance, and critical infrastructure. Ransom demands by the group range from $250,000 to over $2 million.