Ransomware Gangs Creating Their Own Websites to Promote Their Businesses
Two ransomware gangs Himalaya and LockBit were found promoting encryption tools on their own site after the recent ban of ransomware ads on well-known Russian-speaking cybercrime forums. To attract affiliates, the LockBit developers claim to offer the fastest encryption and file-stealing (StealBit) tools on their website. Experts say other ransomware gangs may also adopt this tactic.