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Clip, Clop!

Taking a look at one of the most sophisticated attackers to watch for this year

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Austin Miller
Jan 16, 2026
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Clop is a well‑known cybercrime group that has operated since at least 2019. The group, sometimes spelled “Cl0p” and is characterised by highly organised ransomware and extortion operations that target large organisations globally. Clop does not rely solely on traditional encryption of victim systems. Instead, it often focuses on data theft and extortio…

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