Security News > 2024 > January > Ransomware victims targeted by fake hack-back offers

Some organizations victimized by the Royal and Akira ransomware gangs have been targeted by a threat actor posing as a security researcher who promised to hack back the original attacker and delete stolen victim data.

Cybersecurity company Arctic Wolf says it has investigated "Several cases" where victims of the two ransomware groups that paid a ransom were approached by a threat actor claiming to be an ethical hacker or security researcher with a deep understanding of the field.

Ransomware attacks present a complex web of challenges for victims, extending far beyond the immediate crisis of encrypted and stolen data, having an enduring effect.

These scamming attempts highlight yet another aspect of the multi-layered problem and constitute additional risks that can compound the financial burden for ransomware victims.

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