Dark Web Roast – July 2025 Edition By Trellix Advanced Research Center · August 19, 2025 Executive Summary July 2025 delivered a masterclass in cybercriminal mediocrity that would make even the most charitable threat intelligence analyst weep into their coffee. After extensive hunts across the dark web, the threat landscape delivered a buffet of cybercriminals trying to sell "educational" stealers, ransomware groups declaring "goodwill" retirements, and the kind of operational security that makes leaving your password on a sticky note look sophisticated. From ransomware gangs having public meltdowns over affiliate drama to AI-powered malware that needs to phone home for basic instructions, this month's underground activities showcased the perfect blend of criminal ambition and spectacular incompetence that keeps cybersecurity professionals both entertained and employed. This Month in the DarkRoast 🎭 The Qilin ransomware soap opera continues Our beloved Qilin ransomware gang delivered the month's most entertaining meltdown through actor Haise on RAMP forum, who penned what can only be described as a cybercriminal romance novel about affiliate betrayal. The gang is having a full-blown public tantrum over their former affiliate, hastalamuerta , and some bloke called DevManager , allegedly running around telling victims they can get free decryption. Haise is so rattled they're posting screenshots of private conversations and crying about code theft attempts like a spurned…Read More