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June 22, 2026

RaaS

Ransomware as a Service is a cybercrime model where ransomware developers provide their malware to other cybercriminals, known as affiliates, who then use it to carry out attacks in exchange for a share of the ransom.

RaaS stands for Ransomware as a Service. It is a cybercrime model where ransomware developers provide their malware to other cybercriminals (affiliates), who then use it to carry out attacks. The developers and affiliates typically share the ransom proceeds.

In RaaS, the ransomware developers provide affiliates with all the tools they need to carry out attacks, including a user-friendly dashboard for managing campaigns, customer service to assist victims in making ransom payments, and technical support.

This model has significantly lowered the technical barrier for carrying out ransomware attacks and has led to the rapid proliferation of ransomware attacks in recent years.