cyber security
Hackers Develop New HYFLOCK Ransomware That Encrypts Files and Attempts to Block Recovery
HYFLOCK ransomware operators have developed successive Windows encryptors that lock files, access network shares, and attempt to obstruct recovery, while implementation flaws create sharply different outcomes for victims.
The...
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3AM Ransomware Hackers Use AI-Assisted Attacks to Breach UK Schools and Spread Across Windows Domains
A ransomware affiliate known as 3AM compromised a UK school network using a mix of traditional intrusion techniques and patterns suggesting the involvement of...
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NIST Releases New Cybersecurity Guidelines to Protect Small Businesses From Phishing and Ransomware Attacks
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released new cybersecurity guidance to help solo business owners protect themselves against threats like phishing, ransomware,...
cyber security
Japan’s GMO Internet Warns Customers to Unplug PCs as Hackers Threaten Ransomware
Japan’s GMO Internet Group urged Onamae.com Desktop Cloud customers to back up their data, disconnect computers from networks, shut them down, and unplug connected...
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PwC Allegedly Hit by Everest Ransomware Group, 590GB of Data Stolen
The Everest ransomware group has reportedly stolen around 590GB of data linked to PwC, one of the Big Four professional services firms. The claim...
cyber security
Gentlemen Ransomware Hackers Hijack Legitimate Lenovo Drivers to Disable Security Software
The Gentlemen ransomware operation is abusing legitimate Lenovo and Safetica kernel drivers to terminate security software, weakening endpoint defenses before encryption.
Acronis Threat Research...
cyber security
CISA Warns SafePay Ransomware Has Hit 600+ Organizations and Destroyed Backup Systems
CISA has warned that SafePay ransomware actors have compromised at least 600 organizations across multiple critical infrastructure sectors, combining data theft and encryption with...
cyber security
INC Ransomware Hackers Use Claude AI, Expose 8,257 Messages and 46 Malware Builds
Ransomware affiliates associated with INC and The Gentlemen exposed an intrusion ecosystem after leaving operational servers publicly accessible.
The investigation began in late September...
AI
Ransomware Gangs Use AI to Find and Steal the Most Sensitive Company Data Quickly
Ransomware operators are using generative AI to sharpen phishing campaigns, speed up reconnaissance, and identify sensitive corporate information to steal.
Zscaler ThreatLabz describes a...
AI
AI Used in 84% of Ransomware Attacks as Identity Infrastructure Comes Under Fire.
Artificial intelligence appeared in ransomware incidents affecting 84% of surveyed victims, while 87% reported attacks targeting or exploiting identity infrastructure.
The findings connect accelerated...
AI
Ransomware Gangs Threaten Employees’ Families as AI-Powered Attacks Escalate
Ransomware operators are extending their extortion tactics beyond corporate networks by threatening employees' families and using artificial intelligence to enhance their attacks, according to...