Cisco Talos reveals "Chaos," a new RaaS operation likely formed by former BlackSuit members, using vishing and Quick Assist to conduct big-game hunting and double extortion campaigns.
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GLOBAL GROUP, a rebranded RaaS operation, is aggressively targeting critical infrastructure worldwide, leveraging AI chatbots for automated, high-pressure ransom negotiations.
Iranian-backed "Pay2Key.I2P" ransomware resurfaced on I2P, offering 80% profit for attacks on Western targets. Linked to Fox Kitten & Mimic, it merges cybercrime with geopolitical motives.
Qilin ransomware is rapidly dominating the RaaS landscape, as rivals like RansomHub and LockBit face collapse, internal chaos, and public defacements by "XOXO from Prague."
Anubis, a new RaaS, combines ECIES encryption with a "wipe mode" that permanently destroys files. It's actively targeting healthcare, construction, and engineering sectors.
Explore the rise of Cicada3301, a notorious ransomware group targeting critical infrastructure. Discover their methods and impact on organizations.