Cyber criminals arguing with each other sounds like good news.
One group targeting another.
Threats flying back and forth.
Even promises to “help” victims caught in the middle.
It almost feels like justice.
But here’s the reality: There’s only one thing you can rely on cyber criminals for… and that’s looking after themselves.
Recently, one ransomware group started threatening another.
They claimed they would expose identities, leak data, and even offered to help victims unlock their files.
At first glance, that might sound like an opportunity. If you’ve been hit by an attack, and someone claims they can fix it, it’s tempting to consider it.
But this is where things get dangerous.
These groups aren’t operating with any sense of fairness or responsibility.
They’re not trying to do the right thing. They’re trying to gain leverage, create pressure, and ultimately make money.
Even when they turn on each other, the motivation doesn’t change. It’s still about control and profit.
In this particular case, one group claimed they could help victims recover their data.
The problem is, there’s no proof they can.
And even if they could, you’re still dealing with a criminal organisation that has no obligation to follow through on anything it promises.
It’s like being caught between two scammers and hoping one of them is the “honest” one.
That’s not a position you want your business to be in.
This situation highlights something important: When a cyber attack happens, your options should never include trusting another attacker.
It doesn’t matter how convincing the offer sounds or how desperate the situation feels. Relying on criminals introduces even more risk.
The only reliable path is through proper security measures and trusted support.
That means having the right protections in place before anything happens.
Backups that are tested and accessible.
Monitoring that helps you spot unusual activity early.
A clear plan for how to respond if something goes wrong.
And if the worst does happen, it means working with people whose job is to defend your business, not exploit it.
Cyber attacks mean making decisions under pressure. And the decisions you make in those moments can either limit the damage… or make things much worse.
If you’re not completely confident in how your business would respond to an attack, it’s time to create a strategy. If you’d like help with that, get in touch.
