There’s only one thing you can rely on cybercriminals for

Cybercriminals arguing with each other might sound like good news. One group targeting another, threats flying back and forth, even promises to "help" victims caught in the crossfire. It can almost feel like justice being served.

But here's the reality: there's only one thing you can rely on cybercriminals for, and that's looking after themselves.

What's Actually Happening

Recently, one ransomware group began threatening another, claiming they would expose identities and leak data. In an unexpected twist, they even offered to help victims unlock their files. At first glance, that might sound like an opportunity. If your business had been hit by an attack and someone claimed they could fix it, it would be tempting to consider.

This is exactly where things get dangerous.

Why You Can't Trust Either Side

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 never changes. It's still about control and profit.

In this case, one group claimed it could help victims recover their data. The problem is there's no proof they can. And even if they could, you'd still be dealing with a criminal organization that has no obligation to follow through on anything it promises. It's the equivalent of being caught between two scammers and hoping one of them turns out to be the honest one. That's not a position any business wants to be in.

The Real Lesson Here

This situation highlights something important. When a cyberattack happens, your options should never include trusting another attacker, no matter how convincing the offer sounds or how desperate the situation feels. Relying on criminals only introduces more risk.

The only reliable path forward 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.

Being Prepared Changes Everything

Cyberattacks force businesses to make decisions under pressure, and the decisions made 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, now is the time to build that strategy. Reach out to Prysm and let's put a plan in place before you need one.

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