Scammers pose as ransomware recovery agents, but just go on to steal more from victims

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• GuidePoint observed “Ransom Busters” posing as recovery firms in ransomware incidents
• Group claimed to hack RaaS panels, offering decryption keys for $20K–$60K
• Researchers say it’s likely the same affiliates behind infections, not genuine rescuers

Ransomware operations have evolved again, and this time around the crooks are pretending to be the good guys.