Threat Intelligence
VanHelsing ransomware RaaS targets multiple platforms
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A new ransomware-as-a-service operation called VanHelsing emerged on March 7, 2025, quickly claiming at least three victims. It supports attacks on Windows, Linux, BSD, ARM, and ESXi systems, with affiliates retaining 80% of ransoms after a $5,000 deposit. The group prohibits targeting entities in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
Threat actor zeta88 is promoting a new ransomware-as-a-service operation called The Gentlemen's RaaS on hacking forums, targeting Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems. The platform offers affiliates 90 percent of ransom payments and features cross-platform encryption tools developed in Go and C. This development highlights the ongoing commercialization of sophisticated ransomware targeting enterprise environments.