Topic: initial access brokers
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Ransomware Attacks Surge to Record High in 2025
Ransomware attacks reached a record high in 2025, with a 30% surge in publicly named victims and a peak of 124 active criminal groups. Artificial intelligence is fueling the threat by lowering technical barriers, enabling more effective phishing and malware development for both new and establishe...
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Inside DragonForce Ransomware and Scattered Spider
The DragonForce ransomware operation has evolved into a "cartel" model, offering affiliates high profit shares to scale its impact, and has formed a high-profile partnership with the social engineering group Scattered Spider. This alliance merges Scattered Spider's sophisticated initial access te...
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Cybercrime as a Service: The Rise of Rented Hacking Tools
The cybercrime landscape has evolved into a **subscription-based service model**, where even low-skill individuals can rent sophisticated hacking tools and infrastructure, making advanced threats more accessible and persistent. Specialized services like **phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS)** and autom...
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Ransomware Attacks Surge 13% as Leak Sites Target More Victims
European organizations experienced a 13% surge in ransomware attacks, with the UK, Germany, Italy, France, and Spain being the most targeted, and the manufacturing sector was the most vulnerable. The majority of incidents involved both file encryption and data theft, with groups like Akira and Lo...
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Ransomware Surge Intensifies the Battle for Cyber Defenders
Ransomware attacks have surged dramatically, with a 20% increase in victims in the first half of the year, driven by the widespread Ransomware-as-a-Service model. The threat landscape is increasingly volatile, with 88 active groups and 35 new entities, making it difficult to track threats as atta...
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Stolen Data Fuels a Booming Cybercrime Black Market
The underground cybercrime economy is booming, with stolen personal data treated as a high-value commodity, traded in sophisticated operations involving banking details, medical records, and more. Cybercriminals use AI-enhanced tactics like phishing, deepfakes, and multilingual chatbots to exploi...
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