RansomHub, once the largest and most formidable ransomware group, witnessed a potentially critical blow to its infrastructure when the rival entity, DragonForce, claimed takeover. Speculations arose after RansomHub's official onion site went offline on March 31. The unexpected disruption and DragonForce's claims of a new partnership align with a shift in the ransomware underworld's power dynamics. Details are murky, but the event indicates a pivotal moment for RansomHub, which had maintained its dominance since February 2024 through transparency, reliable payouts, and effective attack strategies for its affiliates. The incident has sowed uncertainty regarding the future of RansomHub's operations and its sustained influence in the volatile landscape of cyber threats.
Source: https://thecyberexpress.com/dragonforce-claims-to-be-taking-over-ransomhub/
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"linkid": "cyberproof-inc-",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "4/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"