New INPIVX Service May Change the Ransomware Game

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https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-inpivx-service-may-change-the-ransomware-game/

A new service called Inpivx pushes the ransomware business to a new stage of evolution, making it easy to set up shop for those that lack the technical skills to develop the malware from scratch and build a management panel.

Promoted on a Tor site, the Inpivx team makes a straightforward offer for its customers that differs from the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) approach that has gained popularity lately.

For a specific price, they provide source code for the file-encrypting (symmetrical, AES encryption + RSA public-key cryptography) malware and for the management dashboard for a specific price. This model allows cybercriminals to make their own customizations to the code, or use it as a baseline for a new ransomware strain.

Inpivx approach is highly likely to attract to the ransomware game individuals with expertise in other areas of the crime business. With access to the source code, they can alter the original ransomware product and create new strains that could evolve to something new by combining code from other malware.