Definition
A cybercrime business model in which operators provide ransomware and attack infrastructure to other attackers in return for fees or a share of criminal proceeds
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Definition
A cybercrime business model in which operators provide ransomware and attack infrastructure to other attackers in return for fees or a share of criminal proceeds
A revenue-sharing example in which the victim pays
Develops and operates ransomware and attack infrastructure.
Ransomware and infrastructure
Share of criminal proceeds
Uses the supplied tools to attack the victim.
Attack and ransom demand
Ransom payment
Loses access to files or systems and receives a ransom demand.
Attackers can use the supplied tools without developing ransomware themselves.
Collection routes and revenue-sharing arrangements vary between groups.
Paying does not guarantee file recovery.