Payload ransomware hits Windows and ESXi with Babuk-style encryption

A new ransomware operation called Payload is rapidly emerging as a serious threat to both Windows and VMware ESXi environments, combining Babuk-style cryptography with aggressive anti-forensics and a working double-extortion model. The group claims to have been active since at least February 17, 2026. It is already hitting mid-to-large organizations across multiple sectors and countries. The hospital […]

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