DragonForce, a new criminal group in the cybersecurity landscape, has gained notoriety for its recent ransomware attacks on major UK retailers. Emerging in September 2023, it provides a ransomware as a service (RaaS) model, allowing affiliates to execute attacks under their brand, which is a notable deviation from customary practices in the industry. This relaxed branding policy is facilitating entry for less skilled cybercriminals, leading to an increase in their activities, as indicated by the surge in victim disclosures from 32 to 58 in one year. Expert Giovanni Barbieri highlights these trends and the implications for the threat landscape.
DragonForce has quickly become prominent in the cybersecurity space, showing notable growth in ransomware attacks, particularly against UK retail giants.
They are pioneering a model that enables affiliates to operate under their own brand, lowering barriers for less sophisticated threat actors.
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