In the realm of cybercrime, the "disbandment" of hacker groups is frequently a tactical rebrand or a pivot to escape law enforcement, rather than a genuine cessation of operations. While groups may "retire" to secure massive payouts or evade pressure, their malicious tools and personnel often persist through the ransomware-as-a-service model. For more details, visit Infosecurity Magazine . Fifteen Ransomware Gangs “Retire,” Future Unclear