Redazione RHC : 4 July 2025 12:55 Hunters International, the group responsible for one of the largest ransomware attacks in recent years, has officially announced the cessation of its operations. In a statement published on its darknet portal, the group said it wanted to cease operations and offer free tools to decrypt data from affected companies. According...Read More
Investing in predictive security tools allows manufacturing firms to take a proactive approach. 8vFanI/iStock/Getty Images Plus Ransomware accounts for around one-quarter of all malware attacks, and some experts are predicting the total global cost of this type of cybercrime will exceed $250 billion annually by 2031. These malicious software attacks work by encrypting the victim’s...Read More
In an unusual turn of events, the ransomware group Hunters International has announced that it is shutting down its operations. Despite the supposed shutdown, those familiar with the group’s activity told Infosecurity it is likely that administrators are looking to rebrand and evolve their cybercrime tactics. A message published in English on the Hunters International...Read More
Hunters International ransomware gang closes after 55 confirmed and 199 unconfirmed cyberattacks. Read about its rebrand to World Leaks and its impact on healthcare and businesses. A prominent ransomware-as-a-service group ‘Hunters International’ has officially declared its shutdown, effective today, July 4, 2025. Active for approximately two years, and speculated to be a revival or successor...Read More
Ransomware attacks have become a significant threat to South African businesses, with the country emerging as a top target in Africa. By Kumar Vaibhav, lead senior solution architect: cybersecurity at In2IT The prevalence of these attacks is driven by a combination of factors, including the rapid digital transformation of businesses, the increasing sophistication of cybercriminals,...Read More
A ransomware attack is a nightmare scenario for any organisation. It’s disruptive, costly, and often deeply damaging to your reputation. By Richard Ford, chief technology officer at Integrity360 How you respond in the first 24 hours will determine the difference in outcome between containment and catastrophe. In those critical moments, fast and informed action is essential....Read More
As India’s digital economy accelerates, a new report by Sophos raises a critical concern: millions of Indian SMEs remain perilously underprepared for ransomware attacks. While some progress has been made, vulnerabilities persist — especially among smaller enterprises — according to the State of Ransomware 2025 report, based on responses from 378 Indian organisations hit by...Read More
A newly disclosed vulnerability in the Python-based data-exfiltration utility used by the notorious Cl0p ransomware group has exposed the cybercrime operation itself to potential attack. The flaw, cataloged as GCVE-1-2025-0002, was identified by Italian security researcher Lorenzo N and published by the Computer Incident Response Center Luxembourg (CIRCL) on July 1, 2025. Vulnerability Details The...Read More
Security researchers have uncovered a severe vulnerability in the Python-based data exfiltration utility used by the Cl0p ransomware group, a toolset widely deployed during the high-profile 2023–2024 MOVEit campaigns. The flaw, classified as an improper input validation (CWE-20) issue, allows for remote command execution (RCE) and could be exploited by Cl0p’s rivals or other threat...Read More
