If you follow cybersecurity news—or have ever worried about ransomware—you’ve probably noticed a new trend: notorious ransomware groups are shutting down, seemingly out of nowhere. The latest to exit the scene? SatanLock. But is this the end of their story, or just a new chapter in the ever-evolving world of ransomware? Let’s dive into what…
If you’re following cybersecurity news—or just worried about ransomware—you’ve probably heard the latest bombshell: Hunters International, one of the most notorious ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups, has announced it’s closing up shop. Not only that, but they’re offering free decryptors to all their victims. For many, this news brings a wave of relief, curiosity, and a whole…
When a notorious cybercrime syndicate announces it’s “shutting down” and hands out free decryption keys, it feels almost too good to be true. And often, it is. In early July 2025, Hunters International—the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group responsible for over 250 high-profile cyberattacks—claimed to be closing its doors and offering a rare olive branch to victims….
It’s rare to hear “good news” in the world of ransomware, but the recent announcement from the notorious Hunters International gang has sent shockwaves—and a hint of hope—through the cybersecurity community. The group claims it’s shutting down ransomware operations, offering free decryption keys to victims, and pivoting (or rebranding) toward data theft and extortion-only attacks…
