Hunters International, a notorious ransomware group, has announced its shutdown and released free decryptors for affected victims. The group has shifted focus to data theft and extortion under its new identity, World Leaks, highlighting evolving tactics in cybercrime. #HuntersInternational #WorldLeaks
Keypoints
- Hunters International formerly operated as a ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) since late 2023.
- The group mainly targeted North American organizations, encrypting data and demanding ransom payments.
- Recently, it shifted from ransomware to data extortion under the rebrand World Leaks.
- Hunters has announced its closure and provided free decryption tools to victims.
- Experts believe this move may be influenced by law enforcement and evolving cyberattack strategies.