The Korean-U.S. girl group Cats Eye, produced by Hive, revealed they have received multiple death threats and faced racist and sexist criticism since their debut, leading members to speak out about the mental toll and online harassment they endure.
The U.S. Department of State is offering rewards of up to $10 million for information on the leaders of the Hive ransomware gang and up to $5 million for those involved in Hive ransomware activity. The FBI's penetration of Hive's networks prevented victims from paying up to $130 million in ransoms, and the group has targeted over 1,500 institutions in more than 80 countries, including the U.S., resulting in the theft of over $100 million. Ransomware attacks, like those orchestrated by Hive, have impacted numerous sectors, including healthcare, and global ransomware payments exceeded $1 billion last year.
Bungie has addressed criticism of its storytelling techniques in Destiny and clarified that players should not expect a team-up between the Guardians and the Hive, as the Hive has committed acts of genocide. The upcoming concluding expansion, The Final Shape, will see the Guardians forming alliances with races previously portrayed as enemies, such as the Fallen and the Cabal. While there is potential for the Hive to be swayed, it would require significant narrative development to make amends for their past actions. Bungie also defended the late-game reveal of The Traveller's origins, stating that it was a middle piece leading into the main Lightfall expansion, which will explore unresolved narrative threads.
The FBI's recent takedown of the cybercrime gang known as Hive reflects a shift in their approach to fighting cybercrime, focusing on disrupting hackers from afar rather than arresting them. The FBI infiltrated Hive's network and helped targeted organizations unlock their systems, saving victims an estimated $130 million. However, this approach has its limits, as the criminals can regroup and continue their activities. The FBI's success in infiltrating Hive did not lead to the group's complete demolition, as they maintained a steady pace of attacks. The takedown may lead to more arrests in the long term, but the threat of ransomware groups resurfacing remains.
Destiny 2's Hive, one of the game's most formidable adversaries, are currently experiencing a major downfall as their belief structure, based on the Sword Logic, crumbles when confronted by the Guardians. The loss of key figures like Oryx and Savathun has dealt fatal blows to the Hive civilization, leaving only Xivu Arath standing. While she continues to focus her rage on the Guardians, there is a possibility that she may question her sense of self and potentially join forces with humanity in the fight against the Witness. However, the Hive will have to make amends for their genocidal conquests before any alliance can be formed.