VanHelsing RaaS is a burgeoning ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) platform that launched on March 7, 2025. Participants, from seasoned hackers to beginners, can join with a $5,000 deposit. Affiliates retain 80% of ransom payments, while core operators take 20%. The only stipulation is to avoid targeting the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). Check Point Research discovered two variants of the VanHelsing ransomware targeting Windows. However, as mentioned in its advertisement, the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) also offers additional functionalities that target Linux, BSD, ARM, and ESXi systems. The program provides an intuitive control panel that simplifies operating ransomware attacks. Check Point Research obtained two […]
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