The DarkRaaS ransomware group reportedly sells access to a major global intelligence cloud.
This alarming development highlights the growing sophistication and audacity of ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operations.
The Rise of Ransomware-as-a-Service
According to reports from Dark Web Informer, Ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) is a business model that allows cybercriminals to lease ransomware tools to affiliates who then carry out attacks.
This model has democratized cybercrime, making it accessible to even less technically skilled hackers.
RaaS operators develop and maintain the malware, offering it as a package that includes not only the software but also support services similar to legitimate SaaS businesses
This approach has led to increased ransomware incidents, with affiliates targeting organizations with large amounts of sensitive data.
DarkRaaS: A New Player in Cybercrime
The group known as DarkRaaS has recently surfaced, allegedly selling access to ten servers belonging to an Israeli technological college for $10,000.
This move signals their entry into the lucrative market of selling stolen data and access.
The group’s activities are part of a broader trend where cybercriminals focus on data theft rather than just encrypting files.
By stealing sensitive information, they can demand higher ransoms by threatening to leak the data if their demands are not met
The alleged sale of access to a global intelligence cloud by DarkRaaS could have severe implications for international security.
Such a breach would not only compromise sensitive information but also potentially disrupt intelligence operations worldwide.
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