Ransomware Retires: Hackers Swap Cybercrime for Golden Parachutes!
Infosec In Brief: Ransomware gangs, including Scattered Spider and Lapsus$, claim to retire, trading extortion for golden parachutes. They promise “silence is our strength.” But like a villain in a bad sequel, experts suspect they’ll be back, probably under new names. Cybercrime’s version of witness protection, perhaps?
Hot Take:
In a plot twist that could rival any Hollywood heist film, 15 ransomware gangs, including the infamous Scattered Spider and Lapsus$, have decided to retire from their life of cybercrime. Why? Because they’ve apparently achieved their noble mission of “exposing insecure systems” and are now ready to enjoy their “golden parachutes.” Meanwhile, in a totally unrelated move, the FBI has issued a flash alert about Salesforce being under attack, and a massive 600GB leak has sprung from China’s Great Firewall. Sounds like a typical day in the world of cybersecurity, where the drama never ends, and the popcorn should always be ready!
Key Points:
- 15 ransomware gangs, including Scattered Spider and Lapsus$, claim to be retiring after meeting their objectives.
- A 600GB data leak from China’s Great Firewall reveals extensive surveillance and censorship efforts.
- The US has posted a $10 million bounty for the alleged admin of major ransomware attacks, Volodymyr Tymoshchuk.
- A Finnish extortionist is appealing his conviction for hacking a psychotherapy clinic and extortion.
- The FBI issues a flash alert warning about Salesforce customers being targeted by hacking groups.