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IOBit (9c955014-2d83-4b5b-9127-cfc49e86779f)

IOBit is a self-described "freeware" tool that can ostensibly be used to "clean, optimize, speed up and secure" personal computers. According to U.S. cybersecurity authorities, IOBit has been used by adversaries, such as ransomware actors, as part of their operations, for example to disable anti-virus software.[U.S. CISA Play Ransomware December 2023]

Cluster A Galaxy A Cluster B Galaxy B Level
Play Ransomware Actors (6eb50f82-86cc-4eff-b1d1-66e1c6fd74f3) Tidal Groups IOBit (9c955014-2d83-4b5b-9127-cfc49e86779f) Tidal Software 1
Phobos Ransomware Actors (f138c814-48c0-4638-a4d6-edc48e7ac23a) Tidal Groups IOBit (9c955014-2d83-4b5b-9127-cfc49e86779f) Tidal Software 1