Iranian Ransomware Rampage: Pay2Key.I2P Targets U.S. and Israel with Lucrative Affiliate Offers
The Iranian ransomware group Pay2Key.I2P has intensified attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets by offering affiliates a tempting 80% profit share. This ransomware-as-a-service operation blends cybercrime with ideology, making it as appealing as a cybercriminal’s version of a two-for-one pizza deal.
Hot Take:
Iranian cybercriminals are back with a vengeance, mixing ideology with capitalism in a ransomware cocktail that’s sure to give Western targets a serious hangover. Pay2Key.I2P’s new pitch: “Join us for all the cyber mayhem, and get a whopping 80% cut!” With profits like this, even the most law-abiding hacker might rethink their career path.
Key Points:
- Pay2Key.I2P, an Iranian ransomware group, is intensifying attacks on the US and Israel.
- The group offers affiliates up to 80% of the ransom profits, boosting their recruitment strategy.
- Linked to Fox Kitten APT, they have garnered $4 million from ransom payouts in just four months.
- Ransomware tactics include evading detection with advanced tools and targeting Linux systems.
- US agencies warn of heightened cyber threats from Iranian state-linked hackers.
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