New Ransomware Alert! VanHelsing RaaS is Here & It’s Nasty!

 

Van Helsing isn’t just a vampire hunter anymore—it’s the latest Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) wreaking havoc since launching on March 7th. This highly sophisticated, multi-platform malware has already claimed three victims, targeting Windows, Linux, BSD, ARM, and even ESXi. With an easy-to-use console, cybercriminals can launch attacks effortlessly. Wanna join the dark side? Pay a $5,000 entry fee or get in free if you’re already a known threat actor. Affiliates keep 80% of the bounty, while VanHelsing’s "corporate office" takes 20%—and with ransoms hitting $500,000, this ransomware is a serious threat to individuals and organizations alike. The real danger? VanHelsing deletes shadow copies, making recovery nearly impossible. 💡 How to protect yourself? ✅ Stay patched 🔄 ✅ Have offsite backups 📀 ✅ Use strong endpoint security 🔒 ✅ Deploy Plixer One for early detection & defense! 🛡️ Learn how to defend against VanHelsing RaaS and how Plixer One can help detect and mitigate these growing ransomware threats. Plixer.com Thanks to Check Point Software for the great screengrabs and analysis. https://research.checkpoint.com/2025/vanhelsing-new-raas-in-town/ #CyberSecurity #Ransomware #VanHelsingRaaS #PlixerOne #InfoSec #CyberAttack #Malware #ThreatDetection