English to Chinese Tech/Engineering IT (Information Technology) ransomware

In the current context, the term “x as a service” often materializes as ransomware as a service (RaaS) or malware as a service (MaaS) platforms that constitute a relatively newer business model. Much like the software-as-a-service (SaaS) model, RaaS is a method of providing ransomware tools, phishing kits, and IT infrastructure for a fee to “affiliates” looking to conduct attacks.
对勒索软件团伙而言，这个affiliates到底是附属机构、联营组织、团伙会员、加盟机构还是？
感觉像是参与某个勒索软件团伙作案的其他第三方。