ransomware
Ransomware groups are multiplying, raising the stakes for defenders
Ransomware activity is climbing again, with a steep increase in the number of victims and the number of groups launching attacks. A new mid-year report from Searchlight Cyber …
SonicWall adds rootkit removal capabilities to the SMA 100 series
SonicWall has released new firmware for its Secure Mobile Access (SMA) 100 series appliances, adding file-checking capabilities that help users remove known rootkit malware. …
Ransomware attackers used incorrectly stored recovery codes to disable EDR agents
All target organizations are different, but ransomware attackers are highly adaptive and appreciate – and will exploit – any mistake you make. The latest Akira …
HybridPetya: (Proof-of-concept?) ransomware can bypass UEFI Secure Boot
ESET researchers have discovered HybridPetya, a bootkit-and-ransomware combo that’s a copycat of the infamous Petya/NotPetya malware, augmented with the capability of …
Akira ransomware affiliates continue breaching organizations via SonicWall firewalls
Over a year after SonicWall patched CVE-2024-40766, a critical flaw in its next-gen firewalls, ransomware attackers are still gaining a foothold in organizations by exploiting …
AI gives ransomware gangs a deadly upgrade
Ransomware continues to be the major threat to large and medium-sized businesses, with numerous ransomware gangs abusing AI for automation, according to Acronis. Ransomware …
Croatian research institute confirms ransomware attack via ToolShell vulnerabilities
The Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI), the largest Croatian science and technology research institute, has confirmed that it was the one of “at least 9,000 institutions …
Ransomware is up, zero-days are booming, and your IP camera might be next
Cyber attackers are finding new ways in through the overlooked and unconventional network corners. Forescout’s 2025H1 Threat Review reveals a surge in advanced tactics, …
Ransomware groups shift to quadruple extortion to maximize pressure
Threat actors are using a new quadruple extortion tactic in ransomware campaigns, while double extortion remains the most common approach, according to Akamai. Ransomware …
SonicWall firewalls targeted in ransomware attacks, possibly via zero-day
Attackers wielding the Akira ransomware and possibly a zero-day exploit have been spotted targeting SonicWall firewalls since July 15, 2025. “In the intrusions reviewed, …
Ransomware will thrive until we change our strategy
We have reached a stage where ransomware isn’t simply a cybercrime issue: it is now clearly a business disruptor, a threat to societal trust, and increasingly, a national …
Ransomware drops, but don’t relax yet
WatchGuard has released its latest Internet Security Report, covering malware, network, and endpoint threats spotted by its Threat Lab in the first quarter of 2025. The report …
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