Gentlemen Ransomware Gang Claims MoneyGram Breach, Unconfirmed
October 13, 2026
The Gentlemen ransomware gang listed MoneyGram on its leak site and set a deadline of a little over a week.
Ransomware
Gentlemen Ransomware Gang Claims MoneyGram Breach, Unconfirmed
The Gentlemen ransomware gang listed MoneyGram on its leak site and set a deadline of a little over a week. MoneyGram has not confirmed any ...
Silent Ransom Group Allegedly Extorted $207M From 27 Law Firms
Leaked chats suggest Silent Ransom Group extorted about $207 million from 27 law firms through phone social engineering, without encrypting any files.
MonsterCloud Owner Charged With Secretly Paying Ransoms, $19M Billed
Federal prosecutors charged MonsterCloud owner Zohar Pinhasi with wire fraud, alleging he billed victims over $19 million while secretly paying ransom gangs.
Gentlemen Ransomware Affiliate Used MCP as Command Channel
CloudSEK found Gentlemen RaaS affiliate Azazel using Model Context Protocol as a command channel in live intrusions that hit 24-plus victims in six countries.
UIC College of Medicine Hit by Booba Ransomware, 344 GB Claimed
The University of Illinois Chicago says data was taken from College of Medicine servers; the Booba ransomware gang claims 344 GB stolen from the school.
Police Dismantle KillSec Ransomware Gang, Nab Teen Leader
A ten-country police operation seized KillSec's servers and leak site, arrested a suspected 16-year-old ringleader, and recovered over 110TB of stolen data.
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Keio Corporation Business Systems
Keio Corporation confirmed a ransomware attack disrupted business systems over the weekend. Railway operations continued but administrative functions impacted.
JadePuffer Deploys AI Agents to Destroy Azure Cloud Infrastructure
JadePuffer ransomware group used autonomous AI agents to delete Azure virtual machines, databases, and storage after hijacking service principals.
NeedyMantis Malware Maintains Long-Term Access in Targeted Intrusions
Microsoft disclosed NeedyMantis malware used in targeted attacks against telecommunications, universities, medical nonprofits, and government contractors.
DC Health Agency Exposes 400,000 Medicaid Beneficiary Records Online
Washington D.C. Department of Health Care Finance exposed approximately 400,000 Medicaid beneficiary records through a misconfigured web portal accessible without authentication.
Silent Ransom Group Allegedly Extorted $207M From 27 Law Firms
October 12, 2026
Leaked chats suggest Silent Ransom Group extorted about $207 million from 27 law firms through phone social engineering, without encrypting
MonsterCloud Owner Charged With Secretly Paying Ransoms, $19M Billed
October 8, 2026
Federal prosecutors charged MonsterCloud owner Zohar Pinhasi with wire fraud, alleging he billed victims over $19 million while secretly paying
Gentlemen Ransomware Affiliate Used MCP as Command Channel
October 7, 2026
CloudSEK found Gentlemen RaaS affiliate Azazel using Model Context Protocol as a command channel in live intrusions that hit 24-plus
UIC College of Medicine Hit by Booba Ransomware, 344 GB Claimed
October 7, 2026
The University of Illinois Chicago says data was taken from College of Medicine servers; the Booba ransomware gang claims 344
Police Dismantle KillSec Ransomware Gang, Nab Teen Leader
October 2, 2026
A ten-country police operation seized KillSec’s servers and leak site, arrested a suspected 16-year-old ringleader, and recovered over 110TB of
Ransomware Attack Disrupts Keio Corporation Business Systems
September 29, 2026
Keio Corporation confirmed a ransomware attack disrupted business systems over the weekend. Railway operations continued but administrative functions impacted.
JadePuffer Deploys AI Agents to Destroy Azure Cloud Infrastructure
September 29, 2026
JadePuffer ransomware group used autonomous AI agents to delete Azure virtual machines, databases, and storage after hijacking service principals.
NeedyMantis Malware Maintains Long-Term Access in Targeted Intrusions
September 29, 2026
Microsoft disclosed NeedyMantis malware used in targeted attacks against telecommunications, universities, medical nonprofits, and government contractors.
DC Health Agency Exposes 400,000 Medicaid Beneficiary Records Online
September 29, 2026
Washington D.C. Department of Health Care Finance exposed approximately 400,000 Medicaid beneficiary records through a misconfigured web portal accessible without
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Cybercrime Group Targets Developers with Malicious Telnyx Package on PyPI
March 31, 2026
Cybercrime group associated with Trivy attack uploads malicious Telnyx packages to PyPI aiming to deploy credential-stealing malware.
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…
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,
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
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