New LockBit 5.0 Ransomware Variant Attacking Windows, Linux, and ESXi Systems
Following a major law enforcement disruption in February 2024, the notorious LockBit ransomware group has resurfaced, marking its sixth anniversary with the release of...
Authorities Arrested Admins Of “LockerGoga,” “MegaCortex,” And “Nefilim” Ransomware Gangs
The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has unsealed a superseding indictment against a Ukrainian national, charging him with his...
Microsoft Unveils Storm-0501’s Advanced Cloud Ransomware Attack Tactics
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has released a detailed report exposing a significant evolution in ransomware attacks, pioneered by the financially motivated threat actor Storm-0501.
The group...
First AI Ransomware ‘PromptLock’ Uses OpenAI gpt-oss-20b Model for Encryption
A new ransomware has been identified, which is believed to be the first-ever ransomware strain that leverages a local AI model to generate its...
DragonForce Ransomware Attack Analysis – Targets, TTPs and IoCs
DragonForce represents a sophisticated and rapidly evolving ransomware operation that has emerged as a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape since late 2023.
Operating...
BlackSuit Ransomware’s Data Leak and Negotiation Portal Seized
A major win against cybercrime happened this week, as authorities from around the world teamed up to take down key websites run by the...
UK Confirms Ban of Ransomware Payments to Public and Critical National Infrastructure Sectors
The UK government has announced comprehensive measures to tackle ransomware attacks, with public sector organizations and critical national infrastructure operators facing an outright ban...
Russian Vodka Producer Beluga Hit by Ransomware Attack
Russian premium vodka producer Beluga, owned by NovaBev Group, has fallen victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack that disrupted its IT infrastructure and operational...
Authorities Dismantled “Diskstation” Ransomware Attacking Synology NAS Devices Worldwide
Italian State Police, in collaboration with French and Romanian law enforcement agencies, have successfully dismantled the dangerous "Diskstation" ransomware group that specifically targeted Synology...
GLOBAL GROUP RaaS Operators Enable AI-powered Negotiation Functionality
A sophisticated new ransomware-as-a-service operation has emerged with advanced AI-powered negotiation capabilities and mobile management features, targeting organizations across healthcare, automotive, and industrial sectors.
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