Analyst1 spent time digging through criminal marketplaces where Cartel gangs have a presence to research and analyze the criminal entities within the alleged Cartel. We explored the malware and tools the groups use, tracked their bitcoin transactions, and studied relevant reports from other researchers in the field alongside select media outlets. Multiple gangs have added automated capabilities into their ransom payloads, allowing them to spread and infect their victims without human interaction. Collectively, gangs in the Cartel generated hundreds of millions of dollars from ransomware and data extortion operations.”]
Source: https://analyst1.com/blog/ransom-mafia-analysis-of-the-worlds-first-ransomware-cartel