Coinbase Cartel Targets High-Value Sectors with Data-Theft-First Extortion Strategy

The ransomware landscape continues to evolve with new threat actors adopting unconventional tactics. Coinbase Cartel emerged in September 2025, quickly claiming 14 victims in its first month of operation. Unlike traditional ransomware groups, this threat actor focuses exclusively on data exfiltration without encrypting systems, representing a shift in cybercriminal strategies. This approach makes attacks quieter […]

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