Threat Actors

Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Pleads Guilty in U.S.
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Ukrainian Nefilim Ransomware Affiliate Pleads Guilty in U.S.
Artem Stryzhak, an alleged affiliate of the Nefilim ransomware group, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit computer fraud in the United States. Extradited earlier ...
LongNosedGoblin A New Threat from China Targets Southeast Asia and Japan
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LongNosedGoblin: A New Threat from China Targets Southeast Asia and Japan
ESET reports the emergence of LongNosedGoblin, an uncharted threat targeting governmental bodies in Southeast Asia and Japan since September 2023. The group's focus is cyber ...
Aisuru Botnet New DDoS Attack Record Set at 29.7 Tbps
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Aisuru Botnet: New DDoS Attack Record Set at 29.7 Tbps
Over the past three months, the formidable Aisuru botnet has executed more than 1,300 DDoS attacks, one of which reached a staggering peak of 29.7 ...
Clop Ransomware: A Growing Danger to Cybersecurity Worldwide
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Clop Ransomware: A Growing Danger to Cybersecurity Worldwide
Clop ransomware continues to evolve as one of the most destructive global cyber threats. Learn how it spreads, its impact, and practical strategies to prevent ...
Violet Typhoon: China-nexus Espionage Actor
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Violet Typhoon: China-Nexus Espionage Actor
Violet Typhoon, a China-linked cyber-espionage actor active since 2015, targets governments, NGOs, and academic institutions using SharePoint zero-day exploits. Its “ToolShell” campaign installs web shells, ...
GhostSec – From Hacktivist to Ransomware Warlord
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GhostSec – From Hacktivist to Ransomware Warlord
GhostSec evolved from hacktivist roots into a hybrid ransomware threat, using GhostLocker to target global sectors with encryption, extortion, and high-impact double-extortion campaigns.
Warlock Group / GOLD SALEM (aka Storm-2603) — Threat Profile
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Warlock Group / GOLD SALEM (aka Storm-2603) — Threat Profile
This threat actor profile examines the Warlock ransomware group, tracked as Storm-2603 and GOLD SALEM. Active since March 2025, Warlock exploits Microsoft SharePoint vulnerabilities to ...
Gunra Ransomware: Tactics, Victims, and Threat Intelligence
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Gunra Ransomware: Tactics, Victims, and Threat Intelligence
Gunra is a double-extortion ransomware group, active since April 2025, leveraging leaked Conti code for high-speed, cross-platform attacks. With victims spanning healthcare, manufacturing, and IT, ...
APT36 Hackers Abuse Linux to Deliver Malware in Espionage Attacks
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APT36 Hackers Abuse Linux to Deliver Malware in Espionage Attacks
APT36 (Transparent Tribe) is exploiting Linux .desktop files in a new espionage campaign against Indian defense and government targets. Disguised as PDFs, these droppers fetch ...
Crypto24 Ransomware: The Phantom Encryptor
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Crypto24 Ransomware: The Phantom Encryptor
Crypto24 is a rising ransomware group targeting mid-sized global firms, using stealth tools, cloud exfiltration, and double-extortion tactics to steal, encrypt, and leak sensitive data.