Scammers pose as ransomware recovery agents, but just go on to steal more from victims

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Aug 20, 2026, 11:30 am110 pts
GuidePoint observed “Ransom Busters” posing as recovery firms in ransomware incidents Group claimed to hack RaaS panels, offering decryption keys for $20K–$60K Researchers say it’s likely the same affiliates behind infections, not genuine rescuers Ransomware operations have evolved again, and this time…

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