The Rise of Cyber Misfits: Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters and the Evolving Extortion Economy
In “The Golden Scale: Bling Libra and the Evolving Extortion Economy,” Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters are on a roll—or, a scroll—of data theft extortion via Telegram. With a new extortion-as-a-service program, these cybercriminals are redefining “customer service” in the digital age. Time for companies to buckle up and brace for some unexpected “customer” feedback!
Hot Take:
The Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters are back in the news, and they’re making extortion sound like a subscription service! Forget about file encryption, they’re offering Extortion-as-a-Service (EaaS) just in time for your holiday shopping! What will they think of next? Maybe a loyalty program for frequent victims? Just remember, folks, the only thing worse than getting hacked is getting hacked with style!
Key Points:
- Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters have leaked data from six companies post ransom deadline.
- The group is advertising a new Extortion-as-a-Service (EaaS) program, minus the file encryption.
- Recruitment for insider access is being ramped up across multiple industries.
- Rumors of a new ransomware, “SHINYSP1D3R,” are circulating, but its existence remains dubious.
- Organizations need to prepare for this new wave of EaaS threats with updated response strategies.