Cybercrime gang sets up fake company to hire security experts to aid in ransomware attacks

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A cybercrime group known as FIN7 has created a fake security firm earlier this year, used it to hire security researchers, and then trick them into participating in ransomware attacks.

Named Bastion Secure, the company claims to provide penetration testing services for private companies and public sector organizations across the world.

Cybercrime gang sets up fake company to hire security experts to aid in ransomware attacks

A cybercrime group known as FIN7 has created a fake security firm earlier this year, used it to hire security researchers, and then trick them into participating in ransomware attacks.

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Hacking gang creates fake firm to hire pentesters for ransomware attacks

The FIN7 hacking group is attempting to join the highly profitable ransomware space by creating fake cybersecurity companies that conduct network attacks under the guise of pentesting.

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