Prinz Eugen ransomware: a deep dive into a new Go-based encryptor

Reported 25 Jun 2026 by otx · Severity: medium

Prinz Eugen is a newly discovered Go-based ransomware family first observed in April 2026, attributed to an actor known as ROOTBOY. The encryptor employs sophisticated techniques including ChaCha20-Poly1305 encryption, prioritizes recently modified files to maximize pressure on v