DragonForce may be trying to attract affiliates from RansomHub while launching attacks against rivals like BlackLock and Mamona. Genevieve Stark warned that instability in the extortion ecosystem poses significant risks for victims of ransomware and data theft. The fallout between hacker groups can lead to double extortion cases, such as the one involving UnitedHealth Group, where multiple extortion attempts can occur. Rafe Pilling cautioned that conflicts between cybercriminals could result in the same victim being extorted multiple times. The global cost of cybercrime is projected to reach $10 trillion by 2025.
Genevieve Stark, head of cybercrime analysis at Google Threat Intelligence Group, noted that "instability within the extortion ecosystem can have serious implications for ransomware and data theft extortion victims."
Rafe Pilling, director of threat intelligence at Sophos, characterized cybercriminals as "a ruthless bunch," warning that conflicts between hacker groups could result in victims being targeted multiple times.
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