Cybercrime gang to return stolen data
The Hunters International Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) operation has recently announced that it is shutting down its operation and will provide free decryptors to help targets recover their data without paying a ransom.
“After careful consideration and in light of recent developments, we have decided to close the Hunters International project. This decision was not made lightly, and we recognize the impact it has on the organizations we have interacted with,” the cybercrime gang said.
Hunter International claims goodwill
As a goodwill gesture to victims affected by the gang’s previous operations, it is helping them recover data without requiring them to pay ransoms. The gang has also removed all entries from the extortion portal and stated that organizations whose systems were encrypted in the Hunters International ransomware attacks can request assistance and recovery guidance on the group’s official website.
Gang rebranding?
The gang has not explained the “recent developments” it referred to, the recent announcement comes after a November 17 statement announcing Hunters International will soon close down due to strict law enforcement actions and financial losses.
In April, Group-IB researchers sai
[…]
Content was cut in order to protect the source.Please visit the source for the rest of the article.