Ransomware

A sophisticated new attack method that disables endpoint security protection has been identified by security researchers, enabling threat actors to deploy ransomware undetected.  The technique, dubbed "Bring Your Own Installer," was recently discovered by Aon's Stroz Friedberg Incident Response team...

A notorious ransomware group dubbed DragonForce has claimed responsibility for a series of cyber attacks targeting major UK retailers, with Co-op now confirming a significant data breach affecting its membership database. The attacks, which also targeted Marks & Spencer and...

Recently identified Luna Moth phishing operations reveal a sophisticated campaign targeting legal and financial institutions through expertly crafted typosquatted domains.  Security researchers from EclecticIQ, supported by additional findings from Silent Push, have uncovered a methodical approach to domain registration that...

A Yemeni national, Rami Khaled Ahmed, aged 36, has been indicted by federal authorities in the Central District of California for allegedly orchestrating a cyberattack campaign using Black Kingdom ransomware to extort victims, the U.S. Department of Justice announced. Ahmed...

British retail giant Marks & Spencer (M&S) has confirmed it is dealing with a significant cyber incident that has disrupted contactless payment systems and its Click and Collect service, leaving customers frustrated during the Easter holiday period.  The attack, which...

Harvest SAS, a leading French fintech company specializing in wealth management software, has fallen victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack.  The ransomware attack was first detected on February 27, 2025, but Harvest publicly disclosed the incident on April 10, 2025,...

For many years, ransomware has been associated with online extortion, causing businesses to become immobilized as they attempt to recover encrypted data. With cybersecurity teams preparing for these direct attacks, organizations have become accustomed to the risk of frozen...

Ransomware continues to dominate the threat landscape in 2025, evolving from opportunistic attacks to sophisticated criminal enterprises that operate with business-like efficiency. Recent research confirms ransomware as the top predicted threat this year, with AI-powered variants raising particular concern...

Microsoft has recently uncovered a sharp rise in ransomware attacks exploiting domain controllers (DCs) through Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP), with the average attack costing organizations $9.36 million in 2024. These sophisticated campaigns aim to cripple enterprises by encrypting critical...

Businesses face significant hazards from ransomware attacks, which are capable of causing severe damage in a brief period. Over the past few years, numerous well-known companies, including CNA Financial, JBS Foods, and Colonial Pipeline, have fallen victim to such attacks,...