Ransomware campaigns, extortion tactics, and incident response strategies.
Attackers are bypassing cloud-focused MFA by targeting password-only VPN and RDP endpoints. Shield53 analyzes why partial authentication coverage …
The FBI's arrest of a Canadian ransomware negotiator linked to ShinyHunters marks a significant shift in law enforcement …
Ahold Delhaize's second major incident in two years exposes systemic gaps in retail cyber resilience. With 9,400 stores …
A ransomware crew raked in $207M from 27 law firms using nothing but phone calls and social engineering—no encryption required. Shield53 analyzes why this model works, why law …
The FBI's arrest of a Canadian ransomware negotiation firm co-founder linked to ShinyHunters exposes the razor-thin line between incident response facilitation and criminal complicity — and forces the …
The extradition of a suspected Qilin ransomware leader from Japan to Germany demonstrates improving international law enforcement coordination, but the RaaS operation's continued activity post-arrest highlights the structural …
Germany's extradition of an alleged core Qilin member shows international law enforcement cooperation is working — but the RaaS model ensures operations continue. Shield53 analyzes what this means …
A ransomware actor claims to have encrypted 225 databases and 16,000 VM disks on IDCF Cloud in just seven minutes, exposing critical gaps in MSP and cloud provider …
The indictment of MonsterCloud's owner for secretly paying ransoms and billing clients a 20x markup reveals a trust crisis in the incident response industry — and a legal …
The DOJ's fraud charges against MonsterCloud's owner reveal systemic transparency failures in the incident response market. Organizations must demand verifiable IR methodologies and contractual accountability from recovery providers.
The federal indictment against MonsterCloud's owner reveals systemic transparency failures in the ransomware remediation industry. Organizations must scrutinize IR vendor claims, payment disclosures, and fee structures before engaging …
Ransomware operators have shifted strategy: destroying backups before encrypting production data. Shield53 explains why traditional backup strategies fail and how to build truly isolated, immutable recovery infrastructure that …
Advantest's October confirmation of PII theft from a February ransomware incident exposes a troubling 8-month notification gap and highlights why semiconductor supply chain partners are prime extortion targets.
Warlock ransomware operators are still walking through unpatched SharePoint vulnerabilities to hit water utilities, telecoms, and governments. The persistence of this attack chain highlights a persistent failure in …
The China-linked Warlock threat actor is chaining SharePoint web shells, ASP.NET key theft, and BYOVD to disable EDR at scale and push ransomware through SYSVOL replication. On-prem SharePoint …
China-linked Warlock ransomware operators are chaining SharePoint zero-days with BYOVD-based EDR killing to hit water utilities and telecom providers. The ToolShell exploit chain and SYSVOL-based payload distribution demand …
The alleged KillSec mastermind's age underscores how ransomware-as-a-service has lowered the barrier to entry so far that a teenager can orchestrate 500+ victim campaigns. Defenders must assume adversary …
The dismantling of KillSec reveals a ransomware landscape where AI lowers the barrier to entry and minors run operations affecting hundreds of organizations. Shield53 analyzes the defensive implications.
The international takedown of KillSec highlights how RaaS platforms have lowered barriers to entry so far that minors can run extortion operations. With 110 TB of victim data …
Operation KillSwitch dismantled KillSec ransomware infrastructure, revealing a 16-year-old administrator and ~500 successful attacks. The case underscores how accessible ransomware-as-a-service has made serious cybercrime achievable by minors with …
A year-old Chinese threat actor blending ransomware economics with APT tradecraft is targeting Iberian organizations, signaling a shift in how we classify and defend against hybrid threats. Shield53 …
Ransomware tooling deployed on air traffic control operational networks in South Africa underscores a dangerous convergence of IT and OT threats in aviation. Shield53 analyzes the implications and …
Dual incidents at major Japanese railway operators highlight converging threats to transportation infrastructure. Keio's ransomware shutdown and Tokyo Metro's loyalty program breach expose systemic gaps in OT/IT segmentation …
Keio's ransomware incident highlights a growing pattern of attacks on Japanese transportation operators. The silver lining: train operations were unaffected, proving IT/OT separation works when done right.
Storm-3168 (JADEPUFFER) demonstrated how stolen service principals can destroy over 100 Azure storage accounts in minutes. The attack speed demands a fundamental rethink of non-human identity governance and …
The Exploit.in database dump from 2005-2008 reveals that today's ransomware ecosystem isn't a new phenomenon—it's a mature community with two decades of shared infrastructure, relationships, and operational tradecraft. …
A 24-month sentence for a Ryuk access broker who enabled $15M+ in ransom payments reveals a troubling asymmetry in cybercrime accountability. The real lesson for defenders: stop treating …
The sentencing of a Ryuk initial access specialist exposes the compartmentalized economics of ransomware-as-a-service and raises serious questions about deterrence when facilitators of $15M+ in damages receive lighter …
ShinyHunters' breach of Clop's leak site creates a dangerous new extortion layer for organizations that already paid. Shield53 analyzes what this means for victims and why data destruction …
ShinyHunters' breach of Clop's Tor leak site exposes the fragility of criminal infrastructure and offers defenders a rare intelligence windfall — if the claims hold up.
With average ransomware incident costs hitting $5.08M against median ransom payments of just $139,875, the true financial devastation comes from downtime, recovery, and compliance — not the ransom …
The four-year sentence handed to Oleksii Lytvynenko highlights how ransomware groups blur development and intrusion roles—and why dismantling Conti didn't end its threat. Shield53 examines the implications for …
The four-year sentence for a Conti developer highlights how ransomware crews evolve rather than disappear. Conti's TTPs persist across successor groups like Black Basta and BlackCat, making this …
The Gentlemen ransomware group's claimed theft of 3.5 million patient records from Veradigm via a third-party vendor's API credentials highlights a persistent blind spot in healthcare supply chain …
Rhysida's 6TB dump of Berlin state government data marks a dangerous escalation where ransomware extortion meets national security exposure. The inclusion of classified materials and water supply vulnerability …
With 143 MSP and IT-service providers hit by ransomware in 2025, the supply chain risk is clear. A six-point checklist is useful, but MSPs need to treat their …
As external defenses harden, ransomware crews are increasingly recruiting or coercing employees to facilitate attacks from within. Shield53 analyzes why insider-enabled ransomware is rising and what organizations must …
Rhysida's breach of Berlin's city administration exposes the catastrophic risk of credential theft and data exfiltration in government networks. Shield53 analyzes the operational failures and defensive priorities every …
Aurora ransomware operators leveraged Cursor AI to plan full attack chains including AD CS exploitation, marking a notable shift toward AI-assisted ransomware operations. The exposed toolkit reveals cross-platform …
Rhysida's claimed 5.79 TB exfiltration from Berlin's government network raises urgent questions about double-extortion timing, critical infrastructure exposure, and the credibility of attacker leak claims ahead of elections. …
Berlin's refusal to pay Rhysida underscores a growing trend of public-sector extortion, but the 7-day gap between initial exfiltration and network isolation reveals systemic detection failures that defenders …
The ATF's confirmation of a Qilin ransomware compromise highlights both the value of network segmentation and the escalating targeting of U.S. federal agencies by RaaS groups. Shield53 analyzes …
Cl0p's exploitation of CVE-2026-12569 in PTC Windchill and FlexPLM marks a shift toward niche enterprise software supply chain targets. With 40+ victims and a purpose-built exfiltration implant, defenders …
A ransomware affiliate is posing as a recovery service to double-dip on victims. Shield53 analyzes the operational security failures that exposed this scheme and what defenders should learn …
GuidePoint Security's GRIT team has uncovered a ransomware affiliate posing as a data recovery service called 'Ransom Busters,' contacting victims before attacks go public. This scheme reveals a …
CISA's updated joint advisory reveals Medusa has now breached over 500 critical infrastructure organizations, up from 300 in March 2025. The acceleration signals a maturing RaaS operation leveraging …
A threat actor is charging victims $20K-$60K to 'delete' stolen data from ransomware servers. The IoCs suggest this is less a rescue operation and more a secondary extortion …
Ransomware affiliates posing as incident response services represent a dangerous evolution in extortion tactics. Shield53 analyzes why this social engineering layer works and how organizations can verify legitimate …
As Clop's MOVEit campaign continues to claim victims, GE and Philips join a growing list of industrial and healthcare giants under scrutiny. The implications for critical infrastructure security …
Akira ransomware affiliates are exploiting Windows Safe Mode to neutralize EDR before encryption. This evolving tactic highlights a critical blind spot in most endpoint security strategies.
Clop's claim of stealing 89GB from Shell underscores how legacy MOVEit-era exposures continue to surface. Energy sector defenders must audit third-party data flows and assume compromise of older …
Akira ransomware affiliates are exploiting Windows Safe Mode to blind EDR solutions before exfiltrating data. This low-tech but highly effective technique exposes a critical gap in most endpoint …
A ransomware attack on Colombia's Justice Ministry days before a presidential transition highlights the strategic timing threat actors use to maximize leverage against governments in transition. Latin American …
DeadLock ransomware is leveraging decentralized blockchain infrastructure to shield its operations from law enforcement seizure. This architectural shift signals a dangerous evolution in ransomware resilience that defenders and …
The Gunra RaaS group is weaponizing known Fortinet vulnerabilities and MFA bypass techniques against critical infrastructure. Shield53 breaks down the threat and what your team must do immediately.
DeadLock ransomware is leveraging Polygon smart contracts and the Session messaging network to build takedown-resistant extortion infrastructure — a strategic evolution that challenges traditional disruption playbooks.
Ransomware operators are now actively exploiting a high-severity Microsoft SharePoint RCE vulnerability, CVE-2024-38094, raising the stakes for unpatched on-premises deployments. Organizations still running vulnerable SharePoint instances face immediate …
A joint advisory from US federal agencies and South Korea's National Police Agency flags Gunra ransomware as an active threat to government bodies and critical infrastructure worldwide. Shield53 …
A joint South Korea-US advisory warns Gunra ransomware is actively exploiting Fortinet and Schneider Electric flaws against healthcare, finance, and government sectors worldwide. Shield53 breaks down what defenders …
A former Medusa ransomware affiliate has launched StormEncryptor, signaling a dangerous trend of RaaS defectors building independent operations. Shield53 breaks down what this means for defenders.
CISA confirms ransomware operators are actively exploiting critical SonicWall SMA1000 vulnerabilities, including a max-severity SSRF flaw. Organizations with internet-exposed appliances face immediate risk and must patch without delay.
CISA's #StopRansomware advisory on Gunra ransomware highlights a fast-evolving RaaS threat targeting government and critical infrastructure. Shield53 breaks down what defenders must prioritize now.
The 16-year sentence handed to Ransom Cartel founder Maksim Silnikau marks one of the most significant ransomware prosecutions in U.S. history — and sends a clear message to …
The sentencing of Maksim Silnikau to 16 years marks one of the stiffest penalties ever handed down for ransomware-as-a-service operation. Shield53 examines what this means for deterrence, RaaS …
The 16-year prison sentence handed to Ransom Cartel creator Maksim Silnikau marks a significant moment in ransomware accountability. Shield53 examines what this prosecution signals for deterrence, international cooperation, …
INC Ransomware is weaponizing SonicWall SMA 1000 zero-days while adding direct phone calls to victims as a psychological pressure tactic. Shield53 breaks down what defenders must do now.
INC Ransomware has become the primary threat actor weaponizing SonicWall SMA 1000 vulnerabilities, accelerating victim listings since August 2026. Enterprise VPN exposure demands immediate action.
River Bank obtained assurances from ransomware attackers that stolen data was deleted — a claim that cybersecurity experts consistently warn is unverifiable and strategically meaningless for affected customers.
Attackers are impersonating IT support via Microsoft Teams calls to harvest remote access and drop Chaos ransomware. This social-engineering pivot exploits excessive trust in collaboration platforms and gaps …
The FBI's takedown of LockBit reveals that dismantling affiliate trust — not just seizing infrastructure — is the most potent weapon against ransomware-as-a-service operations. Shield53 breaks down the …
The Coca-Cola/Fairlife ransomware breach exposes a persistent blind spot in enterprise security: subsidiary organizations often carry full enterprise risk with fraction of the security investment. Here's what defenders …
148 ransomware attacks hit Italian organizations in H1 2026, with manufacturing bearing the heaviest toll. Shield53 analysts break down what this escalation signals for European industrial defenders.
Cl0p affiliates are chaining pre-auth vulnerabilities in PTC Windchill and FlexPLM to achieve unauthenticated RCE against internet-exposed industrial PLM systems. Manufacturing and defense sectors face significant data extortion …
The DevMan ransomware-as-a-service portal reveals how modern criminal syndicates have professionalized extortion at scale. Shield53 breaks down what defenders must know about this emerging threat.
Clop ransomware is shifting focus to industrial and retail PLM platforms, signaling a calculated escalation against high-value data in engineering and supply chain environments. Here's what defenders need …
Cisco Talos has uncovered msaRAT, a Rust-based implant used by the Chaos ransomware group that routes C2 traffic through the victim's own headless Chrome or Edge browser — …
A ransomware attack on a Japanese frozen food distributor disrupted supply chains for thousands of clients including major franchises. Food and logistics sectors remain critically underprotected against cyber …
Stadler Rail's rejection of a $12.3M ransom demand from the Everest gang highlights the growing danger of supplier-linked data exchange platforms as ransomware entry points. Here's what critical …
Enterprise GenAI tools inherit permissions and identities that ransomware actors can exploit at machine speed. Shield53 breaks down the real risk vectors and what security teams must do …
The ransomware surge isn't being driven by AI — it's structural. Fragmented criminal ecosystems, lower barriers to entry, and a pivot toward softer targets are reshaping the threat …
The Anubis ransomware group's claimed attack on Coca-Cola's Fairlife subsidiary highlights the growing exposure of consumer brand subsidiaries as soft entry points into larger corporate ecosystems.
Qilin ransomware operators are actively exploiting CVE-2026-0257, a high-severity PAN-OS authentication bypass, for initial access. Arctic Wolf Labs confirmed multiple June 2026 intrusions. Organizations running unpatched Palo Alto …
ENCFORGE ransomware targets AI model weights and training data via Langflow RCE, marking a dangerous evolution where AI pipelines become the ransomware payload rather than a delivery mechanism.
The INC ransomware group is actively exploiting two chained SonicWall SMA zero-days to achieve root-level compromise. Organizations relying on SonicWall mobile access appliances face immediate ransomware exposure and …
Armenia's detention of a Russian tourist named Aleksandr Ermakov highlights the complexities of cyber-criminal extradition — and raises serious questions about identity verification in international law enforcement coordination.
A ransomware attack on Coca-Cola's Fairlife dairy subsidiary halted U.S. production, highlighting the acute cyber risk facing food manufacturing OT environments. Shield53 breaks down what defenders in critical …
A new ransomware actor called Spirals has demonstrated the ability to fully compromise, exfiltrate, and encrypt corporate networks in under 24 hours — a dwell-time benchmark that should …
Identity-based attacks have surpassed exploits as the leading ransomware entry vector, and MFA alone is no longer enough. Shield53 breaks down what this shift means for defenders and …
The U.S. Treasury's latest sanctions against VPN provider 1VPNS and a cryptor seller signal a strategic pivot toward dismantling ransomware infrastructure rather than just the gangs themselves. Here's …
New OFAC sanctions targeting VPN and malware infrastructure providers reveal how ransomware gangs outsource their operations. Shield53 breaks down the broader implications for threat intelligence and enterprise defense.
The U.S. Treasury's OFAC has sanctioned a VPN provider and malware cryptor seller for enabling ransomware operations. Shield53 breaks down the enforcement significance and what defenders should watch …
The guilty plea of an Armenian Ryuk ransomware operator extradited from Ukraine reinforces that international cybercriminal prosecution is accelerating. Here's what this means for defenders and the broader …
A guilty plea from a Ryuk ransomware operator marks a rare but significant law enforcement win. Shield53 examines what this prosecution reveals about evolving extradition cooperation and deterrence …
New verified data confirms ransomware has never slowed, with 1,400+ attacks annually since 2023 and Qilin emerging as the dominant threat actor in 2026. U.S. organizations remain the …
A negotiator paid to help ransomware victims secretly fed intelligence to BlackCat attackers. This betrayal exposes a critical blind spot in how organizations vet and oversee third-party IR …
A former ransomware negotiator's 70-month sentence exposes a chilling insider threat vector: the incident response supply chain. Shield53 breaks down what this means for how organizations vet their …
GodDamn ransomware deploys a signed malicious driver to blind endpoint defenses before encrypting victims — a sophisticated BYOVD escalation from its Beast ransomware lineage that demands immediate defender …
The GodDamn ransomware family leverages a malicious kernel driver to blind endpoint security tools before encryption begins. Shield53 breaks down why this BYOVD-style tactic demands immediate architectural rethinking.
A new ransomware strain called GodDamn is exploiting a Microsoft co-signed malicious kernel driver to disable security tools via BYOVD. Shield53 breaks down why this technique is particularly …
The JadePuffer campaign marks a watershed moment: an autonomous AI agent conducting a complete ransomware attack cycle. Shield53 breaks down what this means for defenders and why traditional …
A U.S. government agency paid $1M to extortion group Kairos — no encryption, just data theft and leverage. This case signals a dangerous evolution in threat tactics that …
A U.S. government entity paid ~$1M to a group called Kairos with no encryption, no ransomware — just stolen data and a threat to publish. This signals a …
Attackers who compromised thousands of Fortinet firewalls are now partnering with Inc and Lynx ransomware gangs to cash out their access. Shield53 breaks down the escalating threat and …
Anubis ransomware affiliates are actively exploiting CVE-2025-5777 ('Citrix Bleed 2') for initial access, combining it with BYOVD and supply chain credentials in multi-vector campaigns that demand immediate defender …
Cybercriminals posing as INTERPOL are targeting small businesses with ransomware using classic authority impersonation tactics. Here's why this works, who's most at risk, and what defenders must do …
SOCRadar links FortiBleed credential harvesting across 430,000 FortiGate firewalls to active INC Ransom and Lynx ransomware operations. At least 12 confirmed attacks demonstrate the pipeline from mass exposure …
Sysdig's discovery of JADEPUFFER — an AI agent that autonomously executed a full ransomware lifecycle — signals a fundamental shift in attacker capabilities. Here's what defenders must understand …
The FortiBleed credential harvesting campaign is now confirmed linked to INC and Lynx ransomware operations, revealing a dangerous pipeline from bulk Fortinet credential theft to targeted ransomware deployment. …
The FortiBleed credential theft campaign is now linked to INC and Lynx ransomware operations, revealing a deliberate pipeline from credential harvesting to network intrusion. Organizations with Fortinet infrastructure …
The arrest of XSS.is's alleged admin is a landmark disruption, but the ransomware economy it enabled won't vanish. Shield53 analyzes what this means for defenders and the underground …
The Blackfield ransomware group's $2M demand against Nidec Corporation highlights escalating threats against industrial manufacturers. Shield53 breaks down what this attack means for the sector and what defenders …
CISA has confirmed ransomware groups are actively exploiting the BlueHammer privilege escalation flaw in Microsoft Defender. With patches available since April, organizations still running unpatched systems face serious …
Ransomware operators have shifted their focus decisively toward European organizations, exploiting dense supply chains and regulatory complexity. Here's what security leaders need to understand about this accelerating threat.
The Gentlemen ransomware operation has centralized EDR-killing into a standardized affiliate toolkit, deploying BYOVD exploits within days of public disclosure to blind enterprise security tools before payload delivery.
A newly identified ransomware operation called Prinz Eugen uses an unusual encryption strategy that prioritizes recently modified files, operates without a RaaS model, and deliberately leaves no ransom …
The Gentlemen ransomware group has built a mature, framework-driven arsenal designed to neutralize endpoint defenses before encryption begins. Here's what security teams need to know.
The Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service operation is engineering a modular suite of EDR-killing tools, with its flagship utility targeting over 400 security processes across 48 vendors. Here's what defenders need …
Since emerging in August 2023, INC ransomware has claimed over 830 victims, filling the vacuum left by the takedowns of LockBit and BlackCat. Here's what security teams need …
The DragonForce ransomware group has deployed a custom Go-based backdoor that tunnels command-and-control traffic through Microsoft Teams relay servers, making detection significantly harder for enterprise defenders.
INC ransomware operators are proving that sophisticated attacks don't require sophisticated tactics. By perfecting foundational intrusion techniques and targeting pressure-sensitive sectors like healthcare, the group is extracting ransoms …
The DragonForce ransomware cartel evaded detection for up to two months by routing command-and-control traffic through legitimate Microsoft Teams relay servers — a first-of-its-kind technique that left defenders …
iRhythm Technologies disclosed a cyberattack in which threat actors accessed third-party-hosted business applications through social engineering, stealing patient health data and demanding ransom payment.
The DragonForce ransomware cartel has deployed a first-of-its-kind backdoor that routes C2 traffic through Microsoft Teams relay servers, making malicious communications nearly invisible to defenders.
A ransomware group known as The Gentlemen has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on one of Australia's largest sugar producers, disrupting crushing operations at a critical point in …
Ukrainian programmer pleads guilty to conspiracy charges for developing malware tools used in devastating Conti ransomware attacks that targeted over 1,000 victims globally between 2021-2022.
A coordinated global operation dismantled a sophisticated cryptocurrency laundering network that processed hundreds of millions in ransomware proceeds through fraudulent exchange accounts.
The Gentlemen ransomware group has surged to become the second most prolific extortion gang globally. A trail of digital breadcrumbs now points to a real-world identity behind the …
Critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Check Point Remote Access VPN systems exploited by Qilin ransomware operators. Organizations using legacy IKEv1 protocol face immediate risk.
West Pharmaceutical Services, a $3B S&P 500 company, suffered a significant cyberattack involving data exfiltration and system encryption that disrupted global operations.
A major cyberattack on electronics manufacturing operations highlights growing ransomware threats to supply chain infrastructure, with attackers claiming theft of sensitive client data from multiple tech companies.
When Instructure paid cybercriminals to prevent data exposure, it highlighted dangerous precedents in ransomware response while exposing critical vulnerabilities in educational infrastructure.
Modern ransomware operators systematically target backup infrastructure before deploying encryption, turning recovery systems into single points of failure. Organizations must rethink their backup security strategies.
A Latvian national received 8.5 years for his role as a 'cold case' negotiator with the Karakurt extortion group, marking the first successful prosecution of this Russian ransomware …
Two incident response professionals received four-year prison sentences for exploiting their security expertise to execute ransomware attacks, highlighting dangerous insider threats within the cybersecurity industry.
A fundamental encryption error in VECT 2.0 ransomware permanently destroys large files instead of encrypting them, making recovery impossible even with ransom payment.
A financially motivated threat group is targeting retail and hospitality firms through sophisticated voice phishing attacks, stealing credentials to access corporate systems and demand seven-figure ransoms.
The Trigona ransomware operation has evolved its tactics with a specialized exfiltration utility designed to steal corporate data while evading detection from traditional security tools.
Security researchers discover a dual-platform ransomware campaign targeting both Windows and VMware ESXi systems, with one variant implementing experimental post-quantum cryptographic methods.
A cybersecurity incident response professional exploited privileged client information to maximize ransomware payouts, highlighting dangerous conflicts of interest in the negotiation industry.
Security researchers have uncovered a sophisticated ransomware operation leveraging SystemBC proxy malware to control over 1,500 compromised corporate systems, signaling an evolution in ransomware-as-a-service tactics.
Organizations relying solely on data backups face a critical blind spot: maintaining operations during disruptions. With downtime costing $540,000 per hour, comprehensive BCDR strategies are essential.
Modern data protection platforms are integrating real-time replication, immutable storage, and advanced authentication to help organizations recover faster from cyberattacks and infrastructure failures.
Cybercriminals are deploying hidden virtual machines using QEMU emulators to bypass endpoint detection systems, creating undetectable environments for malicious operations and credential harvesting.
A devastating ransomware attack on Dutch healthcare IT provider ChipSoft has disrupted electronic health record systems across hospitals in the Netherlands and Belgium, highlighting critical vulnerabilities in healthcare …
A devastating cyberattack on ChipSoft's electronic health record systems has forced hospitals in the Netherlands and Belgium offline, exposing critical vulnerabilities in healthcare infrastructure dependencies.
A sophisticated ransomware campaign against a major European healthcare technology provider has knocked critical electronic health record systems offline, affecting patient care across multiple countries.
German federal police have identified Daniil Maksimovich Shchukin as the elusive 'UNKN' who orchestrated two of the world's most destructive ransomware operations, causing over €35 million in damages …
German authorities unmask 31-year-old Daniil Shchukin as the notorious 'UNKN' who orchestrated GandCrab and REvil operations that extracted billions from global victims.
German authorities have identified the mastermind behind two of the most destructive ransomware operations in history, revealing how a single individual orchestrated billions in cybercrime damage.
Since mid‑July 2025, a sophisticated wave of ransomware attacks by the Akira group has aggressively targeted SonicWall firewall devices, specifically exploiting the SSL VPN feature.
As ransomware threats evolve, so do the tools and tactics employed by cybercriminals.
Ransomware attacks have surged in 2024, presenting a significant and growing threat to organizations worldwide. According to the latest reports, ransomware incidents have increased by 68% compared to …
In a recent development, the notorious BlackByte ransomware group has been observed exploiting a newly discovered vulnerability in VMware ESXi hypervisors, identified as CVE-2024-37085.