Hunters International Dumps Ransomware, Goes Full-on Extortion

Hunters International Dumps Ransomware, Goes Full-on Extortion

The RaaS group that notched more than 200 victims found ransomware was getting unprofitable and risky, so they're now just stealing the data.

At FIC, we experienced the real-time management of a ransomware attack against a telecom operator, in an exciting crisis exercise organized by Alcyconie.

Ransomware Attack Levels Remain High As Major Change Looms

March saw notable events, including a potential change at the top of the ransomware world, persistently high attacks, and the emergence of new groups. March 2025 ended on a surprising note when the onion-based data leak site (DLS) of RansomHub – the largest ransomware group over the last year – went offline, fueling speculation of a possible takeover. A few days later, rival DragonForce claimed to have taken over RansomHub’s infrastructure, rais…

Hunters International Linked to Hive Ransomware in Attacks on Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems

Hunters International, a ransomware group suspected to be a rebrand of the infamous Hive ransomware, has been linked to widespread attacks targeting Windows, Linux, FreeBSD, SunOS, and ESXi systems. Emerging in October 2023, the group has gained notoriety for its sophisticated techniques in data exfiltration and extortion. Cybersecurity researchers have noted similarities between Hunters International’s […] The post Hunters International Linked …