Risky Bulletin Risky Bulletin: Hunters International ransomware shuts down, releases decryption keys
Jul 4, 2025
A notorious ransomware group has shut down and is offering free decryption keys to victims. Meanwhile, the FBI investigates a negotiator caught taking kickbacks. Law enforcement in Spain is making arrests related to government hacks, while hackers in Brazil have successfully stolen a staggering $185 million from financial institutions. The podcast also explores threats from malicious Firefox extensions and highlights various legal battles in the tech world.
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Hunters International Shuts Down
- Hunters International ransomware group shut down and offered free decryption keys to victims.
- The group was linked to over 300 attacks including major organizations like India's Tata Technologies and the US Marshal Service.
FBI Probes Ransomware Negotiator Kickbacks
- The FBI is investigating a ransomware negotiator accused of taking kickbacks from criminals.
- The negotiator worked for Digital Mint and was fired after the investigation became known.
$185M Brazilian Bank Hack
- Hackers stole more than $185 million from Brazilian banks by breaching an IT provider.
- Brazil's central bank intervened, temporarily disconnecting customers during the investigation.