World Leaks Exposed: From Ransomware Rebels to Data Heist Hustlers!
Hunters International Ransomware-as-a-Service is shutting down, citing declining profits and a need for more leisure time. They’ve rebranded as World Leaks, focusing solely on data theft and extortion. Apparently, encrypting files felt like too much heavy lifting. Now, they just swipe your data, hold it hostage, and wait for the ransom.
Hot Take:
Looks like Hunters International is the classic band that’s rebranding itself after their “Greatest Hits” didn’t quite top the charts. With “World Leaks,” they’re ditching the encryption guitar solos for pure extortion ballads. One can only hope their new album doesn’t go platinum!
Key Points:
- Hunters International is shutting down its Ransomware-as-a-Service operations due to declining profitability and increasing government scrutiny.
- The group has rebranded as “World Leaks,” focusing on data theft and extortion-only attacks.
- World Leaks utilizes a custom-built exfiltration tool for automating data theft processes.
- Hunters International was previously identified as a possible rebrand of Hive due to code similarities.
- The group has claimed responsibility for over 280 ransomware attacks worldwide.
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