Ransomware Gangs Seek Pen Testers to Boost Quality

Analysis of recent cybercrime trends indicates ransomware affiliates and initial access brokers are recruiting skilled cybersecurity professionals on forums like RAMP to harden tooling and operations, reflecting growing corporatization and specialization of criminal groups. Drawing on Cato Networks, Recorded Future, and Rapid7, the report notes increasing numbers of (often rebranded) ransomware groups, a shift toward memory-safe languages like Rust and Go alongside C/C++, and intensified law-enforcement actions (e.g., BlackCat disruptions), underscoring the need for defenders to adapt to evolving tactics and organizational models.