LockBit, Qilin, and DragonForce ransomware groups have joined forces to create a ransomware cartel aimed at sharing attack intelligence and operational resources. This collaboration is designed to improve the effectiveness and sophistication of their attacks by pooling knowledge and capabilities.
The cartel has extended invitations to other attackers to join, indicating an expansion of this alliance. Such coordination could lead to more strategic and potent attacks, increasing the threat landscape for cybersecurity defenders.
This collaboration presents risks including an escalation in ransomware attacks with potentially higher success rates and increased difficulty in mitigation. The cartel approach may complicate attribution and response efforts by security teams and law enforcement, thus posing a significant challenge for cybersecurity resilience.
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