LeakNet Ransomware Adopts ClickFix to Trick Users Into Compromising Themselves
March 18, 2026
LeakNet ransomware integrates ClickFix for access, shifting from traditional entry strategies.
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LeakNet Ransomware Adopts ClickFix to Trick Users Into Compromising Themselves
LeakNet ransomware integrates ClickFix for access, shifting from traditional entry strategies.
RondoDox Botnet Ramps Up Attacks, Hitting 15,000 Daily Exploitation Attempts
The RondoDox botnet targets 174 vulnerabilities, increasing activity to 15,000 exploitation attempts daily.
Payload Ransomware Group Claims Breach of Royal Bahrain Hospital
Royal Bahrain Hospital reportedly targeted by Payload ransomware, with 110 GB of sensitive data allegedly stolen.
VENON Banking Malware Targets Brazilian Users With Rust-Based Code
New banking malware VENON targets Brazilian users, developed in Rust, diverging from traditional Delphi-based threats.
Slopoly Malware Linked to Interlock Ransomware Attack
Investigating Slopoly malware's impact, AI origins, and role in Interlock attacks.
Lazarus Group Expands Its Ransomware Arsenal with Medusa
North Korea's Lazarus Group deploys Medusa ransomware against critical sectors, targeting US healthcare.
Polish Authorities Detain Suspected Phobos Ransomware Operative
Polish authorities have arrested a 47-year-old man suspected of participating in cybercrimes associated with the Phobos ransomware. During the operation, officers seized devices containing evidence ...
Warlock Ransomware Gang Breach at SmarterTools: Email System Compromised
The Warlock ransomware gang has infiltrated SmarterTools’ network by breaching the company's email system but has not disrupted critical business functions or accessed account data. ...
Ransomware Gangs Reconsider Strategies as Data Theft Returns Diminish
With diminishing returns from data theft alone, ransomware gangs are exploring the return to data encryption for extortion. Altered tactics reflect evolving criminal strategies to ...
New Reynolds Ransomware Uses BYOVD Technique to Elude Detection
Cybersecurity experts have discovered Reynolds ransomware, a new threat employing the Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) technique. This approach allows the ransomware to disable ...
RondoDox Botnet Ramps Up Attacks, Hitting 15,000 Daily Exploitation Attempts
March 18, 2026
The RondoDox botnet targets 174 vulnerabilities, increasing activity to 15,000 exploitation attempts daily.
Payload Ransomware Group Claims Breach of Royal Bahrain Hospital
March 17, 2026
Royal Bahrain Hospital reportedly targeted by Payload ransomware, with 110 GB of sensitive data allegedly stolen.
VENON Banking Malware Targets Brazilian Users With Rust-Based Code
March 13, 2026
New banking malware VENON targets Brazilian users, developed in Rust, diverging from traditional Delphi-based threats.
Slopoly Malware Linked to Interlock Ransomware Attack
March 13, 2026
Investigating Slopoly malware’s impact, AI origins, and role in Interlock attacks.
Lazarus Group Expands Its Ransomware Arsenal with Medusa
February 25, 2026
North Korea’s Lazarus Group deploys Medusa ransomware against critical sectors, targeting US healthcare.
Polish Authorities Detain Suspected Phobos Ransomware Operative
February 18, 2026
Polish authorities have arrested a 47-year-old man suspected of participating in cybercrimes associated with the Phobos ransomware. During the operation,
Warlock Ransomware Gang Breach at SmarterTools: Email System Compromised
February 17, 2026
The Warlock ransomware gang has infiltrated SmarterTools’ network by breaching the company’s email system but has not disrupted critical business
Ransomware Gangs Reconsider Strategies as Data Theft Returns Diminish
February 17, 2026
With diminishing returns from data theft alone, ransomware gangs are exploring the return to data encryption for extortion. Altered tactics
New Reynolds Ransomware Uses BYOVD Technique to Elude Detection
February 17, 2026
Cybersecurity experts have discovered Reynolds ransomware, a new threat employing the Bring Your Own Vulnerable Driver (BYOVD) technique. This approach
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FBI Seizes LeakBase and Disrupts a Major Cybercrime Forum
March 5, 2026
A recent FBI takedown of the LeakBase cybercrime forum disrupts major online criminal activities.
Texas Sues TP-Link Over Router Security Deception Tied to Chinese State-Backed Hackers
February 19, 2026
Texas accuses TP-Link of falsely advertising its routers’ security, allowing Chinese state-backed hackers to exploit firmware vulnerabilities and acce…
FBI Successfully Seizes RAMP Cybercrime Forum Disrupting Ransomware Operations
January 29, 2026
The FBI has effectively dismantled RAMP, a prominent cybercriminal forum. Known for its bold promotion of ransomware activities, RAMP’s seizure
NoName057(16) Splinter Cells: Europe’s Volunteer DDoS Threat
January 22, 2026
Decentralized pro-Russian hacktivist cells execute targeted DDoS campaigns across Europe, leveraging volunteer botnets and pre-announced attacks to disrupt governments, banks,
Law Enforcement Identifies Black Basta Ransomware Leader
January 19, 2026
Ukraine and Germany confirm the identity of the Black Basta ransomware leader, now on the Europol and Interpol wanted lists.
Fleeing Ransomware Leader Now Among Germany’s Most Wanted
January 18, 2026
Russian national Oleg Evgenievich Nefekov, involved in major ransomware activities, has evaded capture, reportedly returning to his homeland. German authorities
Stalkerware Vendor’s Guilty Plea: A Rare Legal Victory in Consumer Spyware Prosecution
January 7, 2026
A significant legal breakthrough marks only the second successful prosecution of a consumer spyware vendor in over ten years by
ShinyHunters’ Strategic Use of Decoy Accounts in Cyber Espionage
January 5, 2026
In September 2025, a significant development in the realm of cyber threats emerged with the activities of a hacker group
Arrest Linked to KMSAuto Malware Campaign That Hit 2.8 Million Systems
December 29, 2025
Authorities arrest a Lithuanian individual suspected of deploying clipboard-stealer malware through KMSAuto, impacting 2.8 million computers. The tool, camouflaged as
Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Pleads Guilty in U.S.
December 22, 2025
Artem Stryzhak, an alleged affiliate of the Nefilim ransomware group, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer fraud in
LongNosedGoblin: A New Threat from China Targets Southeast Asia and Japan
December 22, 2025
ESET reports the emergence of LongNosedGoblin, an uncharted threat targeting governmental bodies in Southeast Asia and Japan since September 2023.
Aisuru Botnet: New DDoS Attack Record Set at 29.7 Tbps
December 5, 2025
Over the past three months, the formidable Aisuru botnet has executed more than 1,300 DDoS attacks, one of which reached
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