1. Ransomware is on the rise due to its lucrative nature and obscurity, allowing malicious actors to extort money by encrypting data and demanding ransom.
2. GhostLocker is a new Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) launched by hacktivist groups.
3. GhostLocker offers advanced techniques, infrastructure, and negotiation support, charging affiliates a low fee of 15%.
4. Hacktivist groups are shifting to GhostLocker from their previous ransomware solutions.
5. GhostLocker is run by GhostSec, SiegedSec, and The Five Families collective.
6. The association with The Five Families suggests a potential code overlap with StormousX.
7. Hacktivists turn to cybercrime for sustainability and resources.
8. Conflict may arise between hacktivist agendas and group contributions.
9. Patch Manager Plus can help protect against vulnerabilities.
10. Hashtags: #Ransomware #GhostLocker #HacktivistGroups #CybersecurityNews #RaaS
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