Ransomware News

Cybersecurity researchers at Huntress warn of a rise in fake GTA 6 malware, including RATs, infostealers, and Chaos ransomware, disguised as game installers ahe

India's Kudankulam nuclear power plant has reportedly been targeted in a data breach, with purported blueprints exposed by the World Leaks ransomware group, acc

Microsoft has issued a warning about an ongoing hacking campaign where threat actors impersonate IT staff via Microsoft Teams to gain remote access, leading to

The ShinyHunters ransomware group has leaked 12.9 million Carhartt customer records on the dark web after failed ransom negotiations, exposing names, emails, ph

Berlin's mayor, Kai Wegner, stated that the city-state is being blackmailed by hackers but will not pay a ransom for data stolen in a cyber-attack.

The US government's Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has declared a "major incident" after the ransomware group Qilin claimed a cyberat

Boston Scientific has confirmed a cyberattack that is causing a "global disruption" to its medical device operations and IT systems, impacting order processing

While agentic AI ransomware threats should not be ignored, claims about a new ransomware group might be distorting the reported numbers for ransomware victim cl

SickKids hospital in Canada experienced a cyberattack due to a third-party software vulnerability, resulting in the exposure of personal information belonging t

Cybersecurity researchers at GuidePoint Security have observed a new scam where groups, dubbed "Ransom Busters," pose as ransomware recovery agents to extort vi

The Akira ransomware group inadvertently crashed its own encryptor during a recent attack by attempting to disable defenses via Safe Mode, allowing Defender to

The Centre stated that cybersecurity at nuclear installations is a top priority, with AERB and other government agencies assessing security, following reports o

Flock's plans for rideshare dashcams and police coaching have been revealed, alongside news of a judge ruling cell tower dumps unconstitutional, water utility h

Ransom-seeking hackers, using phone calls to compromise targets, have recently focused on numerous prominent U.S. financial institutions and private equity firm

A survey by Proton reveals that 75% of European businesses fear a US tech 'kill switch' as much as a ransomware attack, with over half stating they wouldn't sur

Coca-Cola reported stronger-than-expected earnings, driven by increased sales during the World Cup, and subsequently raised its 2026 forecast. Additionally, Fai

Sysdig's Threat Research Team has documented a new ransomware, ENCFORGE, specifically designed to destroy trained AI models by targeting their weights, which wa

A Proofpoint report reveals that 54% of ransomware victims paid attackers, with 37% subsequently facing repeat extortion demands. The report highlights that pay

A new malware campaign, detailed by Kaspersky, is exploiting misconfigured systems to deploy ransomware, with attackers using office printers to print out ranso

Despite increasing awareness of cybersecurity incidents, many boardrooms still overlook operational technology (OT) risks, focusing primarily on corporate IT. T

The article explains why businesses should not engage with the dark web, despite it being a hub for stolen data and cybercriminal services. It highlights that d

A recent study by Sophos indicates that nearly half of companies targeted by ransomware pay the ransom, with the median demand increasing. In response, some jur

A NordStellar report reveals 2,581 ransomware attacks in Q2 2026, with Qilin and The Gentlemen leading the activity, disproportionately affecting US SMBs. Exper

Tata Electronics has implemented Mandiant's recommendations to prevent future cyber breaches after the World Leaks ransomware group published over 200,000 files