# TheDarkOverlord: threat group profile

> TheDarkOverlord is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Thought to operate from | Not known |
| Other names | 0 |
| Public reports | 3 |

## Who is TheDarkOverlord?

TheDarkOverlord is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### What public reporting says

> The Dark Overlord is a financially motivated ransomware group that has been active since 2016. The group is known for targeting large organizations, including Netflix, ABC, and Miramax.

## Public reports about TheDarkOverlord

- https://www.databreaches.net/peachtree-orthopedics-alerts-patients-of-cyberattack-third-patient-data-breach-in-seven-years/
- http://securityaffairs.co/wordpress/64782/data-breach/london-bridge-plastic-surgery-hack.html
- http://www.csoonline.com/article/3193397/security/no-netflix-is-not-a-victim-of-ransomware.html

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### Who is TheDarkOverlord?

TheDarkOverlord is a threat group. Public reporting about it is still limited.

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