Ransomware-as-a-Service 3.0: Subscription Models, Affiliate Tiers, and Target Customization

Ransomware has gone corporate. July 2025 saw the rise of  “Nemesis Cloud”, a Ransomware-
as-a-Service (RaaS) platform offering tiered subscriptions, real-time support, and target selection tools.
Nemesis Cloud allows affiliates to select industries, geographies, and even ransomware behavior (slow encryption vs. fast lockouts). Premium tiers include anti-forensic capabilities, payment processing dashboards, and negotiation AI bots.

This evolution makes ransomware more accessible than ever, especially to less technical actors. It’s no longer about brute force; it’s about customization, efficiency, and scale. Security teams must prioritize network segmentation, offsite backups, and employee awareness. Governments are rushing to draft global policies as RaaS platforms become indistinguishable from legitimate SaaS models.