Cybercriminals arguing with each other sounds like good news.<\/p>\n
One group targeting another.<\/p>\n
Threats flying back and forth.<\/p>\n
Even promises to \u201chelp\u201d victims caught in the middle.<\/p>\n
It almost feels like justice.<\/p>\n
But here\u2019s the reality: There\u2019s only one thing you can rely on cybercriminals for\u2026 and that\u2019s looking after themselves.<\/p>\n
Recently, one ransomware group started threatening another.<\/p>\n
They claimed they would expose identities, leak data, and even offered to help victims unlock their files.<\/p>\n
At first glance, that might sound like an opportunity. If you\u2019ve been hit by an attack, and someone claims they can fix it, it\u2019s tempting to consider it.<\/p>\n
But this is where things get dangerous.<\/p>\n
These groups aren\u2019t operating with any sense of fairness or responsibility.<\/p>\n
They\u2019re not trying to do the right thing. They\u2019re trying to gain leverage, create pressure, and ultimately make money.<\/p>\n
Even when they turn on each other, the motivation doesn\u2019t change. It\u2019s still about control and profit.<\/p>\n
In this particular case, one group claimed they could help victims recover their data.<\/p>\n
The problem is there\u2019s no proof they can.<\/p>\n
And even if they could, you\u2019re still dealing with a criminal organization that has no obligation to follow through on anything it promises.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s like being caught between two scammers and hoping one of them is the \u201chonest\u201d one.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s not a position you want your business to be in.<\/p>\n
This situation highlights something important: When a cyberattack happens, your options should never include trusting another attacker.<\/p>\n
It doesn\u2019t matter how convincing the offer sounds or how desperate the situation feels. Relying on criminals introduces even more risk.<\/p>\n
The only reliable path is through proper security measures and trusted support.<\/p>\n
That means having the right protections in place before anything happens.<\/p>\n
Backups that are tested and accessible.<\/p>\n
Monitoring that helps you spot unusual activity early.<\/p>\n
A clear plan for how to respond if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n
And if the worst does happen, it means working with people whose job is to defend your business, not exploit it.<\/p>\n
Cyberattacks mean making decisions under pressure. And the decisions you make in those moments can either limit the damage\u2026 or make things much worse.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re not completely confident in how your business would respond to an attack, it\u2019s time to create a strategy. If you\u2019d like help with that, get in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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