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Tag: ransomware
Kimsuky Uses Quasar RAT to Deploy Funhouse Ransomware Through Multi-Stage Scripts
A Kimsuky campaign that delivers Funhouse ransomware through a malicious Hangul document disguised as a resume. The operation combines embedded OLE…
ShinyHunters arrest number three: a Canadian ransomware negotiator
A Canadian ransomware negotiator faces extortion charges in the FBI’s ShinyHunters crackdown. Here’s what is known, and what isn’t. ShinyHunters is the…
Prominent Ransomware Negotiator Faces Extortion Charges
Edward Dubrovsky, a longtime cybersecurity executive, was arrested and charged in Pennsylvania last week under conspiracy to extort money.
Luna Moth Leaks Shed Light on Ransomware Group’s Inner Workings
Leaked documents suggest a multi-pronged operation, with social engineering and more technical attackers working together to manipulate a single target
Ransomware Response Expert Arrested in ShinyHunters FBI Hack Probe
The suspect is believed to be Edward Dubrovsky, a Canadian cybersecurity executive who was visiting the United States for a conference.
Months-Old Palo Alto VPN Vulnerability Remains a Target for Ransomware Groups
ReliaQuest confirmed that the Qilin and Settra ransomware groups are actively exploiting a Palo Alto vulnerability patched in May
Ransomware Hackers Exploit Palo Alto Networks GlobalProtect VPN Authentication Bypass Vulnerability
Ransomware operators are actively exploiting CVE-2026-0257, an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect and…
KFC Named in Gentlemen Ransomware Group’s Latest Breach Claim
The Gentlemen ransomware group has allegedly claimed to have breached KFC, with a listing observed on October 10, 2026. The supplied alert identifies the…
FBI Arrests Canadian Ransomware Negotiator; MonsterCloud CEO Charged; Qilin Leader Extradited
FBI Arrests Canadian Ransomware Negotiator; MonsterCloud CEO Charged; Qilin Leader Extradited David Shipley covers major cybercrime and safety headlines:…
Ransomware Actors Exploiting Palo Alto GlobalProtect Flaw for Stealthy VPN Access
Ransomware groups are actively exploiting CVE-2026-0257, an authentication bypass affecting Palo Alto Networks PAN-OS GlobalProtect and Prisma Access.…
Global cyber attacks up 48% as ransomware and phishing climb, Check Point finds
Organisations worldwide faced an average of 2,803 cyber attacks per week in September 2026, up 16% on August and 48% on the same month last year,…
MonsterCloud Owner Charged With Secretly Paying Ransomware Demands
MonsterCloud owner Zohar Pinhasi allegedly paid ransomware demands behind clients’ backs, then charged them millions for the supposed recovery. Zohar…
Fake Ransomware Recovery Firm Charged Over $11M Decryption Markup
The owner of a US cybersecurity company has been charged with running a ransomware recovery fraud that allegedly involved secretly paying attackers for…
Japan Arrests Suspected Qilin Ransomware Hacker, Extradites Him to Germany
A suspected member of the Qilin ransomware group has been arrested in Japan and extradited to Germany, where he is expected to face charges related to…
FBI Arrests Executive at Ransomware Negotiation Firm
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday arrested the co-founder of a Canadian cybersecurity firm in connection with an…
FBI Arrests Ransomware Negotiation Firm Co-Founder in ShinyHunters Probe
FBI arrests Cypfer co-founder Edward Dubrovsky, now associated with CyberSteward, in the ShinyHunters investigation into the FBI jobs…
Ransomware Recovery Scheme Nets $11M Markup
A ransomware recovery operator has been exposed for running a scheme that generated $11 million in markups by secretly paying ransoms and reselling…
FBI Arrests Founder of Ransomware Negotiation Firm
Agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Thursday arrested the co-founder of a Canadian cybersecurity firm in connection with an…
The Department of Know: South Korean bank hacks, agents target Wikipedia, ransomware recovery fraud
Read the full stories at CISOSeries.com . This week’s Department of Know is hosted by Rich Stroffolino, with guests Derek Fisher , Director of the Cyber…