The INC Ransomware operation has emerged as the “dominant threat actor” exploiting the recently disclosed security flaws in SonicWall Secure Mobile Access…
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River Bank Says Hackers Deleted Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack
The bank holding company was hacked in June, but the investigation into the incident continues.
Qilin Ransomware Most Active in H1 2026
Qilin ransomware emerged as the most active threat group during the first half of 2026, leading global ransomware activity tracked by Cyble Research and…
Recent SonicWall Vulnerabilities Exploited in Ransomware Attacks
The INC Ransomware gang has been targeting vulnerable SMA1000 appliances for root access and lateral movement.
CRPx0 Ransomware Claims Hyundai Turkey Breach, Steals 1.5GB of Assessment Data
The double-extortion ransomware group CRPx0 has listed Hyundai’s Turkish operations on its dark web leak site, claiming to have exfiltrated 1.5 GB of…
Toy Ghouls’ new toy: the GenieLocker ransomware
Kaspersky experts dissect GenieLocker: new custom ransomware variants for Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems. We found this family in attacks by Toy Ghouls,…
Ransomware Killers Overwrite Security Process Memory Without Terminating Applications
Ransomware operators are increasingly deploying “ransomware killers” that surgically overwrite the memory of security processes instead of simply…
PLEASE_READ_ME: The Opportunistic Ransomware Devastating MySQL Servers
Guardicore Labs uncovers a Ransomware detection campaign targeting MySQL servers. Attackers use Double Extortion and publish data to pressure victims.
Analog Devices breach, Copilot AI worm, Teams ransomware vishing
Semiconductor firm Analog Devices discloses data breach Copilot for Word POC copies hidden prompts into new documents Microsoft Teams vishing attacks lead…
Coca-Cola Confirms Data Theft as Fairlife Ransomware Attack Escalates
Coca-Cola has confirmed data was stolen in the ransomware attack on Fairlife after the Anubis gang published allegedly stolen files, escalating the…
New GenieLocker Ransomware Attacks Windows, ESXi, and Linux Instances
GenieLocker, a newly identified ransomware linked to the financially motivated Toy Ghouls group, targets Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi systems and has…
Hackers abuse Microsoft Teams in ransomware campaign through fake IT support
Researchers said dozens of US and Canadian firms have been targeted, however, the motivation appears to be financial rather than espionage.
Nvidia opens AI security tent, Microsoft adds cyber sprinter to MDASH, Fairlife ransomware spills data
Nvidia opens the AI security tent Microsoft puts a cyber sprinter in MDASH Fairlife ransomware spills data Get the show notes here:…
New GenieLocker Ransomware Encrypts Windows, Linux and VMware ESXi Systems
GenieLocker is a custom ransomware family linked to the Toy Ghouls group (also known as Bearlyfy or Labubu). It can encrypt systems running Windows,…
A Two-Minute Microsoft Teams Call Could End With Your Network Encrypted With Ransomware
A short Microsoft Teams call can now become the first step in a ransomware attack. Attackers posing as IT support staff are persuading employees to grant…
Hackers Pose as IT Helpdesk on Microsoft Teams to Deploy Chaos Ransomware
Hackers are abusing Microsoft Teams voice calls and fake IT helpdesk personas to gain remote access to corporate endpoints, drop a custom…
Toy Ghouls’ new toy: the GenieLocker ransomware
Kaspersky experts dissect GenieLocker: new custom ransomware variants for Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems. We found this family in attacks by Toy Ghouls,…
Ransomware Groups Increasingly Deploy EDR Kill Techniques
Halcyon’s latest quarterly ransomware report showed that while ransomware attacks are declining, obfuscation techniques are getting harder to fight against
PLEASE_READ_ME: The Opportunistic Ransomware Devastating MySQL Servers
Guardicore Labs uncovers a Ransomware detection campaign targeting MySQL servers. Attackers use Double Extortion and publish data to pressure victims.
Coca-Cola Confirms Data Theft as Fairlife Ransomware Attack Escalates
Coca-Cola has confirmed data was stolen in the ransomware attack on Fairlife after the Anubis gang published allegedly stolen files, escalating the…