Executive Summary

GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) identified a new phishing trend where attackers pose as a third‑party service called "Ransom Busters" and email victims offering to help recover from ransomware. The emails claim to provide decryption tools or assistance, but are actually a lure to gain access to victim systems. GRIT advises users to verify any unsolicited recovery offers and to rely on official vendor support or reputable security partners.

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Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: DataBreaches.net - Published Date: 2026-08-19T12:48:38+00:00 - Category: threat-intel

Original Description: Justin Timothy reports: The GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team (GRIT) has responded to several recent ransomware incidents in which victims received an unexpected email from an ostensible third-party entity referring to itself as “Ransom Busters.” In these messages, the third-party offers to help the victim recover from ransomware attack. This immediately stands out as anomalous.... Source

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