From #THN: "An exhaustive analysis of #FIN7 has unmasked the #cybercrime syndicate's organizational hierarchy, alongside unraveling its role as an affiliate for mounting ransomware attacks.

It has also exposed deeper associations between the group and the larger threat ecosystem comprising the now-defunct #ransomware #DarkSide, #REvil, and #LockBit families.

The highly active threat group, also known as #Carbanak, is known for employing an extensive arsenal of tools and tactics to expand its "cybercrime horizons," including adding ransomware to its playbook and setting up fake security companies to lure researchers into conducting ransomware attacks under the guise of penetration testing.
https://thehackernews.com/2022/12/fin7-cybercrime-syndicate-emerges-as.html?_m=3n%2e009a%2e2920%2evo0ao07ax6%2e1w1s

FIN7 Cybercrime Syndicate Emerges as Major Player in Ransomware Landscape

An analysis of the FIN7 cybercrime syndicate has revealed its organizational hierarchy and role as a partner in various ransomware attacks.

The Hacker News
#sidenote I have still seen #Lockbit2.0 still being used in #Ransomewhere attacks in the past couple months, so it's not fully defunct.