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(checkpoint.com) VanHelsingRaaS: Analysis of a New and Rapidly Expanding Ransomware-as-a-Service Program

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A few days ago (2025-03-20) Cyfirma published a short article and "analysis" of the VanHelsing RaaS and here comes a bit meatier one from CheckPoint.

VanHelsingRaaS is a new ransomware-as-a-service program launched on March 7, 2025, that has quickly gained traction in the cybercrime world. Within just two weeks of its introduction, it infected three victims and demanded large ransom payments. The service offers free access to reputable affiliates while new affiliates must pay a $5,000 deposit. Affiliates receive 80% of ransom payments, with 20% going to the RaaS operators. The ransomware targets multiple platforms including Windows, Linux, BSD, ARM, and ESXi systems, significantly expanding its attack surface. The program follows typical Russian cybercrime behavior by prohibiting encryption of systems in CIS countries.

Check Point Research · VanHelsing, new RaaS in Town - Check Point ResearchKey Points VanHelsing RaaS In recent weeks, a new and rapidly expanding ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) program called VanHelsingRaaS has been making waves in the cybercrime world. Launched on March 7, 2025, this service has already demonstrated its rapid growth and deadly potential, having infected three victims within just two weeks of its introduction. Reputable affiliates can […]

Daily Sketch 01-17-2025

On stream, I'll occasionally raffle off art request. I was requested to make Scooby-Doo and Shaggy dressed up like Van Helsing. I decided that Scooby should be dressed up as Kate Beckinsale's character from the Van Helsing 2004 movie.