Ransomware Rebrand: Hunters International Shifts Gears to World Leaks – Crime Just Got a Makeover!
Hunters International, a big-game ransomware crew, is mulling a shift in tactics as ransomware has become “unpromising, low-converting, and extremely risky.” Their potential rebrand, “World Leaks,” focuses solely on theft, not ransomware. The move reflects a growing trend of cybercriminals abandoning file encryption for pure extortion.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Hunters International gang is finally realizing that playing hide-and-seek with international law enforcement isn’t as fun as it used to be. They’re hoping that “World Leaks” will be the new hotness, but it sounds more like a bad spin-off of a TV show that was already on its last season. Maybe they should consider opening a bakery instead; at least those cookies aren’t encrypted!
Key Points:
- Hunters International is contemplating a rebrand to “World Leaks,” focusing solely on data theft.
- The group announced it was winding down ransomware operations due to increased risks and lower profitability.
- Despite a supposed shutdown, the group seems to be operating under the radar, possibly with some internal confusion.
- World Leaks plans to leverage a bespoke data exfiltration software for its cyber escapades.
- There’s a global trend among ransomware groups to shift from encryption to pure data theft extortion tactics.
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