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Kraken Ransomware Emerges from HelloKitty with Advanced Techniques
First seen 2 Dec 2025, 18:33 UTC
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The Kraken ransomware, identified in February 2025, is a sophisticated Russian-speaking threat that evolved from the HelloKitty ransomware cartel. It employs double extortion tactics, targeting various sectors across multiple countries, including the U.S., U.K., and Canada, while utilizing unique benchmarking techniques to optimize its encryption processes.
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