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Ransomware Affiliate Double-Crosses RaaS Operator to Steal Victim Funds

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Ransomware Affiliate Double-Crosses RaaS Operator to Steal Victim Funds

An affiliate of The Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group operated a separate leak site while extorting roughly two dozen victims, capturing ransom payments intended for the operator. The affiliate diverted funds by threatening to publish stolen data independently, bypassing the RaaS operator's commission structure.

Why it matters: Organizations targeted by The Gentlemen and similar RaaS groups face increased financial risk when affiliates act unilaterally; security teams should expect ransom demands from multiple threat actors claiming the same breach and verify victim notifications through official channels.

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