Ransomware is a powerful tool used by weak people to extract make-believe money, primarily used for dark web drug buys and Ponzi schemes, from organizations that haven't implemented proper security and backup protocols in the year 2025. It comes as no surprise, then, that drama between several "gangs" who rely on this involuntary encryption tool is reportedly set to make things even worse for potential victims.
The Financial Times today reported that DragonForce, "a group of largely Russian speaking cyber criminals behind a spate of high-profile attacks this year," has "begun a turf war with its rivals" that "could bring more hacks and further fallout for corporate victims." Why? Apparently, it's because a group called RansomHub "widened the services it offered and expanded its reach to attract more affiliate partners."
