ransomware

Europe’s digital infrastructure faces escalating, interconnected cyber threats driven by cybercrime and state-sponsored espionage, with DDoS attacks and unauthorized access…

New Magniber ransomware variants (2022–2024) encrypt files with random 5–9 character alphanumeric extensions and drop ransom notes like READ_ME_FOR_DECRYPT.txt, making…

A ransomware attack displays a threatening message demanding payment for file decryption, but paying does not guarantee file recovery and…

Infostealers have become a primary source of access for ransomware and cybercrime operations as attackers favor stolen credentials over exploits.…

AI is lowering the barrier to entry for sophisticated cybercrime, enabling less skilled actors like the North Korean group HexagonalRodent…

AI-powered phishing and sophisticated ransomware are now primary threats that evade conventional security tools, demanding a fundamental shift in defense…

A new study reveals that static AI malware detectors perform well on familiar data but struggle significantly when tested on…

A data breach at CareCloud on March 16 gave unauthorized access to a patient medical records repository for over eight…

Advantest Corporation, a major Japanese semiconductor testing equipment manufacturer, has confirmed a ransomware attack that impacted parts of its network,…

The cybercrime landscape has evolved into a **subscription-based service model**, where even low-skill individuals can rent sophisticated hacking tools and…

A new ransomware strain encrypts files with .enc, .iv, and .salt extensions and demands Bitcoin payment to prevent public release…

Swift and effective response to a cyberattack depends on having clarity, control, and a reliable lifeline already in place. Clarity…

A major international law enforcement effort has resulted in the seizure of nearly $100 million and the arrest of more…

Inotiv experienced a significant ransomware attack on August 8, leading to encrypted data and disrupted operations, with full recovery still…

Inotiv, a major pharmaceutical research firm, suffered a ransomware attack on August 8, 2025, which encrypted systems and disrupted operations,…

Cybersecurity defenses are weakening, with data theft prevention rates dropping to 3% and credential-based attack success nearly doubling, highlighting growing…

The cyber insurance sector is maturing, with North America leading the market, though Europe's DACH region shows higher penetration rates…

Zoom issued an urgent security update for its Windows app due to a critical vulnerability (CVE-2025-49457, severity 9.6/10) that could…

Ransomware attacks like those using .encryptfile extensions (e.g., Mimic or N3ww4v3) encrypt critical data and demand payment, but understanding recovery…

Security researchers report a surge in ransomware attacks exploiting SonicWall SSL VPNs, possibly due to a zero-day vulnerability, even on…