Vendetta is identified as a sophisticated ransomware group that emerged in early 2023, specifically discovered in February 2023 as a variant of the RSAUtil ransomware family, often noted as a rebranding of Cuba ransomware. This group differentiates itself by employing double extortion tactics, wherein sensitive data is exfiltrated prior to encryption, with threats of public release if ransom demands are not met. Their primary motivation is financial gain, targeting large organizations across various sectors with high-profile attacks and demanding significant ransom payments.