Rorschach Ransomware Analysis – Gridinsoft Blogs
Rorschach is a new ransomware sample discovered in the wild. It boasts extraordinarily fast encryption and advanced detection evasion methods.| Gridinsoft Blogs
The report presents statistics for Windows, macOS, IoT, and other threats, including ransomware, miners, local and web-based threats, for Q2 2025.| Securelist
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The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens) (Dutch DPA) recently published a report on personal data breaches, which provides valuable insights into the Dutch DPA’s views on incident response. It also contains some helpful statistics. Increase in follow-up action by the Dutch DPA It is clear from the report that the Dutch DPA is still... Continue Reading| Data Protection Report
Eighty-three percent of businesses that suffered a ransomware infection in the last two years recovered, with only 17 percent suffering permanent data loss, according to the 2025 State of Data and Cloud Strategy Survey Report by cloud file services company CTERA. CTERA surveyed 300 senior IT and security leaders from the US, EMEA, and APAC […]| Blocks and Files
Rorschach is a new ransomware sample discovered in the wild. It boasts extraordinarily fast encryption and advanced detection evasion methods.| Gridinsoft Blogs
NCA posted a banner on the leak site of LockBit ransomware, that claims a successful Operation Cronos performed in cooperation with others.| Gridinsoft Blogs
LockBit ransomware group is back, after 4 days of downtime that followed the takedown from law enforcement agencies.| Gridinsoft Blogs
Die Cyberbedrohungslage blieb im ersten Halbjahr 2025 weiterhin angespannt, wie der aktuelle Acronis Cyberthreats Report für das erste Halbjahr zeigt. Unternehmen waren vor allem von Ransomware betroffen; im Vergleich zum Vorjahreszeitraum stieg die Anzahl Betroffener um 70 Prozent an. Weiterhin war Phishing ein zentraler Angriffsvektor, 25 Prozent aller Angriffe weltweit gingen darauf zurück. Davon waren vor allem Managed Service Provider (MSPs) betroffen: die Hälfte (52 Prozent) aller An...| B2B Cyber Security
How to Protect Your Business Against a Ransomware or Malware Attack Cyber Security Advice for Businesses in 2025 A malware attack can seriously derail your The post How to Protect Your Business Against a Ransomware Attack appeared first on Piran Tech.| Piran Tech
The recently emerged DireWolf ransomware group has launched a sophisticated new campaign targeting Windows systems worldwide, employing ruthless tactics to delete event logs, erase backup-related data, and thwart recovery efforts. First sighted in May 2025, DireWolf has rapidly escalated its operations, infecting 16 organizations across 16 regions—including the United States, Thailand, Taiwan, Australia, and Italy—and […] The post Dire Wolf Ransomware Targets Windows, Wipes Logs and Bac...| GBHackers Security | #1 Globally Trusted Cyber Security News Platform
The Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General (OAG) has confirmed it was the target of a ransomware attack earlier this month, disclosing that unknown threat actors encrypted files in an effort to extort the state agency. No ransom was paid, and the OAG reports that it is making significant progress in restoring full operations. The disclosure … The post Pennsylvania AG’s Office Hit by Ransomware, Refused to Pay Hackers appeared first on CyberInsider.| CyberInsider
Nissan’s Tokyo-based design subsidiary, Creative Box Inc. (CBI), has launched an investigation into a cyberattack after a ransomware group claimed to have stolen a large cache of internal files. The company confirmed that some design data has been compromised but said the breach affects only Nissan itself, as CBI’s work is exclusively for the automaker.| CySecurity News - Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Gain built-in immutability across multiple layers. The post Commvault HyperScale: Ransomware Resilience to AI-Ready Data Protection appeared first on Commvault - English - United States.| Commvault – English – United States
Unpack the ethical, legal, and strategic dimensions of ransomware response and recovery. The post The Ethics of Paying Ransomware: Compliance vs. Consequences appeared first on Commvault - English - United States.| Commvault – English – United States
The UK government is introducing a ban on ransomware payments for the public sector and critical national infrastructure – but will there could be unintended consequences| Latest from ITPro
The Storm-0501 threat group is refining its tactics, according to Microsoft, shifting away from traditional endpoint-based attacks and toward cloud-based ransomware.| Latest from ITPro
This blog is brought to you by a research collaboration with our CTI colleagues and friends at LastPass. We hope […]| GuidePoint Security
One in five law firms isn't sure if they've been hacked. Don't be one of them. Learn the 5 cybersecurity risks that could shut down your practice and damage client trust forever.| Deepak Gupta | AI & Cybersecurity Innovation Leader | Founder's Journey from ...
What ransomware detection tools and techniques should businesses be using in order to improve their security?| BlackFog
Learn how to protect yourself from healthcare ransomware attacks. We discuss the main security weaknesses, suggest security steps, and offer possible means of protecting patient information.| BlackFog
Learn how Akira ransomware group is defining cybercrime worldwide. Find out about their methods, how they focus on small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), and get practical advice to help protect your organization.| BlackFog
Cyberattacks are increasing against prestigious retailers. Well-known names like Chanel, Cartier, and Louis Vuitton have been targeted all within the same period of time.| BlackFog
The Underground ransomware gang is launching continuous ransomware attacks against companies in various countries and industries, including South Korea. This post describes the analysis and characteristics of the Underground ransomware. 1. Overview 1.1 Team Underground The ransomware strain operated by the group known as Underground was first identified in early July 2023. Afterward, their […]| ASEC
Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS), marketed on dark web forums or Telegram channels, is a growing model in the cybercrime ecosystem where ransomware […]| K7 Labs
There‘s a new ransomware player on the scene. PLAY ransomware has wreaked havoc on organizations across the globe, resulting in major financial loss. Since the group‘s inception in 2022, PLAY has performed as many as 170 cyber attacks in a single month. Let‘s see how PLAY ransomware is exploiting vulnerabilities to perform attacks and how […] The post PLAY Ransomware: The Double-Extortion Gang appeared first on CybelAngel.| CybelAngel
Introduction If the first half of 2025 taught us anything, it’s that ransomware isn’t just back — it’s bigger, smarter, and far more coordinated. And at the heart of this surge, three names rose to the top. Together, they accounted for over a third of all reported ransomware attacks globally – more than 1,000 incidents. No sector was safe. No region is untouched. These threat actors are no longer operating in the dark shadows — they’re orchestrating global disruptions with s...| Cyble Podcast | Cybersecurity & Threat Intelligence Insights
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore warns of Dire Wolf’s double-extortion tactics, which have already impacted 16 organizations across 11 countries, crippling operations and exposing sensitive data.| CSO Online
We examine the evolution of the PipeMagic backdoor and the TTPs of its operators – from the RansomExx incident in 2022 to attacks in Brazil and the Middle East, and the exploitation of CVE-2025-29824 in 2025.| Securelist
In an incident response case, Kaspersky experts discovered new malware that terminates AV processes by abusing the legitimate ThrottleStop driver. Kaspersky solutions successfully counter and detect this threat.| securelist.com
Ransomware attackers continue to primarily target small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses in Japan.| Cisco Talos Blog
On July 22, 2025, the European police agency Europol said a long-running investigation led by the French Police resulted in the arrest of a 38-year-old administrator of XSS, a Russian-language cybercrime forum with more than 50,000 members. The action has triggered…| krebsonsecurity.com
Al estudiar un caso de respuesta a incidentes, los expertos de Kaspersky descubrieron un nuevo malware que abusa los procesos del driver TrhottleStop para cerrar los procesos antivirus. Las soluciones de Kaspersky contrarrestan y detectan esta amenaza.| securelist.lat
Overview Bumblebee malware has been an initial access tool used by threat actors since late 2021. In 2023 the malware was first reported as using SEO poisoning as a delivery mechanism. Recently in …| The DFIR Report
What Differentiates Public Transport From Other OT Technology An Attack on Public Transport Is an Attack on the Public When a cyberattack hits any sector of critical infrastructure, it can directly impact the public by rendering water undrinkable, shutting off the electricity, and otherwise disrupting people’s lives. But when it comes to public transit, the... Read more » The post When People Are the Cargo appeared first on TXOne Networks.| TXOne Networks
Im ersten Quartal 2025 gab es einen Rückgang bei den Ransomware-Angriffen, so die Ergebnisse eines aktuellen Internet Security Reports. Die Gesamtzahl einzigar| B2B Cyber Security
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Qilin ransomware - The Qilin ransomware group has once again dominated the cyberthreat landscape in July 2025, claiming 73 victims.| Cyber Security News
Ransomware has always been the cybercriminal’s blunt instrument, but in 2025 it has morphed into something even more alarming: a polished subscription business. On hidden Tor and I2P marketplaces, "vendors" offer fully managed extortion campaigns complete with user manuals, dashboards, and 24-hour "support." For a few hundred dollars or a percentage of whatever the victim pays, anyone who can copy-and-paste a PowerShell string can now unleash enterprise-grade malware. That ease of entry has...| AllBusiness.com
A comprehensive list of threat actor groups tracked by Unit 42, along with information such as summaries and industries typically impacted. The post Threat Actor Groups Tracked by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 (Updated Aug. 1, 2025) appeared first on Unit 42.| Unit 42
Peel back the layers on Unit 42's Attribution Framework. We offer a rare inside view into the system used to ultimately assign attribution to threat groups. The post Introducing Unit 42’s Attribution Framework appeared first on Unit 42.| Unit 42
CEO of fleet management firm Microlise, Nadeem Raza, shares the inside story of the October 2024 cyberattack| The Stack
Ransomware-Angriffe nehmen weltweit weiter zu – und in den meisten Fällen beginnt alles mit Social Engineering. Aktuelle Daten zeigen: Phishing ist nach wie| B2B Cyber Security
Wenn Infostealer oder Ransomware zuschlagen, landen Daten in fremden Händen oder sind professionell hochgradig verschlüsselt. Diese Szenarien sollte eine gute| B2B Cyber Security
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International operation dismantles BlackSuit ransomware, seizing infrastructure and funds, as researchers warn of Chaos ransomware reemergence.| CySecurity News - Latest Information Security and Hacking Incidents
Researchers have witnessed an increase in ransomware attacks occurring when criminals know IT staff won’t be around, mostly night time.| Help Net Security
Companies must expand their “assume breach” mindset to prepare for multiple and even simultaneous attacks.| Help Net Security
Major regional and global events – such as military exercises, political or economic summits, and elections – drove cyber threat activities.| Help Net Security
Ransomware attackers hop from on-premises systems to cloud to compromise Microsoft 365 accounts| Help Net Security
Cyberattacks are costly. Learn what the latest $250K HIPAA fine after a ransomware data breach in healthcare means for your practice.| Abyde
Author: Albert Chew and Rishabh Parmar Security operations (SecOps) teams are under mounting pressure to reduce incident response times, eliminate alert fatigue and improve visibility across increasingly complex environments. The integration of Infoblox, a leader in Protective DNS and DNS-based threat intelligence, with Google Security Operations empowers these teams with actionable intelligence, automated workflows […] The post Enhancing Threat Detection Using Infoblox Integration with ...| Infoblox Blog
In its recent Advisory AA25‑203A, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) reaffirms a powerful truth: Protective DNS (Domain Name System) remains one of the most effective defenses against ransomware.| Infoblox Blog
No matter the method of intrusion, business leaders face higher stakes, as most ransomware attacks involve data exfiltration.| Help Net Security
Lockbit 3.0 is currently the most active ransomware group, but new ransomware groups like 8Base and Akira are rising in prominence.| Help Net Security
Your organization has been hit by ransomware and a decision has to be made on whether or not to make the ransom payment.| Help Net Security
The ransomware activity in Q1 of 2024 continues the substantial growth pattern that we saw develop over the course of 2023.| Help Net Security
Russian Dmitry Khoroshev is "LockBitSupp", the creator, developer and administator of the infamous LockBit ransomware group.| Help Net Security
Akira and Lockbit ransomware groups are trying to breach Cisco ASA SSL VPN devices by exploiting older vulnerabilities.| Help Net Security
While not paying a ransom is ethically correct, organizations lack power when it comes to ransomware attacks.| Help Net Security
The increase in reported ransomware victims across Q1 2023 reflects the continued prevalence of ransomware as a worldwide threat.| Help Net Security
"In Q1 2024, the proportion of victims that chose to pay touched a new record low of 28%," ransomware IR firm Coveware has found.| Help Net Security
Companies using Google Workspace experienced a 25% risk reduction for FTF or BEC claims and a 10% risk reduction for ransomware claims.| Help Net Security
AhnLab SEcurity intelligence Center (ASEC) recently identified cases of Makop ransomware attacks targeting South Korean users. The Makop ransomware has been distributed to South Korean users by disguising as resumes or emails related to copyrights for several years. Recently, it has been reported that the ransomware is exploiting RDP for attacks. 1. Installing Malware […]| ASEC
Healthcare sempre più nel mirino dei criminali. Necessario rafforzare le difese Quante volte sentiamo parlare dei problemi della Sanità? Mancanza di risorse, di strutture, di personale, soprattutto per il settore pubblico. L’accesso alle cure da parte dei cittadini è sempre più difficile, le liste di attesa sempre più lunghe, le differenze tra le regioni sempre […] L'articolo Cyber Crime: alla Sanità manca il sistema immunitario proviene da Cyber Guru.| Cyber Guru
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By Anna Jordan on Information Age - Insight and Analysis for the CTO The government has announced a ban on ransomware payments from public sector organisations. We explore the loose ends to be tied The post Ransomware payments to be banned – the unanswered questions appeared first on Information Age.| Information Age
The global threat landscape in the first half of 2025 has not only intensified but also splintered across regions with clear intent and growing precision. According to Cyble’s Global Threat Landscape: H1 2025 report, while ransomware attacks and zero-day exploits rose across the board, the distribution of these incidents varied significantly by geography. Regional targeting is no longer incidental—it is deliberate, adaptive, and often aligned with sectoral weaknesses and geopolitical faul...| Cyble Podcast | Cybersecurity & Threat Intelligence Insights
A newly released joint advisory from leading global cybersecurity and intelligence agencies, including Australia’s ASD and ACSC, the FBI, CISA, the UK’s NCSC, and others, reveals a sharp escalation in Scattered Spider's cybercriminal activities. This update, published on July 29, outlines new tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) gathered from recent FBI investigations, including enhanced use of ransomware, social engineering, and credential theft. Originally issued on November 16, 2...| Cyble Podcast | Cybersecurity & Threat Intelligence Insights
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This cybersecurity article highlights the vulnerability in popular ransomware products as demonstrated by a cybersecurity analyst on YouTube.| Gridinsoft Blogs
Highlands Oncology reports a Medusa ransomware attack affecting over 113,000 people, its second PHI breach following a 2023 ransomware incident.| CyberInsider
The WannaCry ransomware attack is still infecting unsuspecting users, hospitals, and businesses around the world. While some users on Twitter are claiming| Hackread - Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto
In this ransomware scam, scammers are tricking users by introducing them to a cryptocurrency called "SpriteCoin" that does not exist.| Hackread - Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto
KQED, a prominent public TV and radio station in San Francisco, is an example that shows how badly a corporation suffers when ransomware hits these internet| Hackread - Latest Cybersecurity, Hacking News, Tech, AI & Crypto
Discover how Datto EDR and AV upgrades deliver stronger threat prevention, simplified endpoint control and time-saving automation for your IT team.| Datto
In this blog entry, we discuss how Shadowpad is being used to deploy a new undetected ransomware family. Attackers deploy the malware by exploiting weak passwords and bypassing multi-factor authentication.| Trend Micro
Cisco Talos identified the most prolific Phobos variants, TTPs and affiliate structure, based on their activity and analysis of over 1,000 samples from VirusTotal dating back to 2019. We assess with moderate confidence Eking, Eight, Elbie, Devos and Faust are the most common variants| Cisco Talos Blog
Observability platforms aren’t one size fits all. Learn about the approach Pure takes and how our Advanced Services team can help.| Pure Storage Blog
Discover protect your PC from ransomware attacks. Steps and top strategies for the best ransomware protection in this article| Gridinsoft Blogs
49% of security professionals say their company leaders possess a high level of understanding for exposure management.| Help Net Security
Ransomware attacks are disrupting and undermining business operations and draining revenue streams, according to Illumio.| Help Net Security
US charges Rostislav Panev, 51, a dual Russian and Israeli national, for being a developer for the LockBit ransomware group.| Help Net Security
maze ransomware attack - what is Maze Ransomware - How does it work - How to Protect - Popular types of this ransomware| Gridinsoft Blogs
Profiling top ransomware actors: Black Basta, Cl0p, Akira. Know your enemy's unique TTPs, only via our brand new playbook.| CybelAngel
Qilin has quietly become one of the most active and impactful ransomware operations in the world today. If it’s not already on your threat radar, now is the time to take notice. This blog unpacks how…| Qualys
A recent joint advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has highlighted a significant threat to critical infrastructure sectors across the United States: RansomHub ransomware.| MixMode
Ransomware as a Service is a different spin on ransomware. Here are some tips to help protect your business.| TierPoint, LLC
A new threat has appeared on the horizon in 2025. Qilin ransomware, a rising ransomware-as-a-service provider, with a total of 72 victims in April 2025 alone. Qilin enables affiliates to launch highly customizable attacks across various sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, and government services. How can you protect yourself against Qilin attacks? Let‘s dive deep into […] The post Inside Qilin: The Double Extortion Ransomware Threat appeared first on CybelAngel.| CybelAngel
Discover how DragonForce has evolved from hacktivist roots to a global ransomware threat, and see what cybersecurity teams can do.| CybelAngel
Key Takeaways Initial access was via a password spray attack against an exposed RDP server, targeting numerous accounts over a four-hour period. Mimikatz and Nirsoft were used to harvest credential…| The DFIR Report
Black Basta affiliates are trying to trick employees into installing RMM tools by posing as help desk workers via Microsoft Teams.| Help Net Security
19 companies hit via a business services provider, Disney loses proprietary data and three new phishing kits mimic the Revolut finance app.| ID Agent
Dire Wolf ransomware surfaced in late May 2025 as another player in the increasingly crowded ransomware landscape. What sets this threat apart isn’t revolutionary technology, but rather its methodical approach to double extortion and global targeting strategy. Security researchers have tracked Dire Wolf attacks across multiple continents, affecting organizations from small businesses to larger enterprises. […] The post Dire Wolf (.direwolf) Ransomware Virus – Removal and Decryption appe...| Gridinsoft Blog
What Is THRSX Ransomware? THRSX is a ransomware strain that encrypts files and demands payment for their release. Like many other ransomware variants, THRSX changes the names of the encrypted files by appending a...| Cyclonis
2025年2月、複数のセキュリティベンダーがNailaoLockerというランサムウェアに関するレポートを公開しました。...| IIJ Security Diary
CISA has issued a warning about the exploitation SimpleHelp RMM software by ransomware groups.| ThreatDown by Malwarebytes
Ransomware is hitting the food and agriculture sector hard in 2025. Learn why it's a target and how to reduce your attack surface.| TXOne Networks
Three insurance companies have publicly disclosed cyberattacks in the past week. Scattered Spider, an amorphous band of cybercriminals, has been actively targeting the sector.| CyberScoop
To defend “target rich, resource poor” critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, the U.S. must expand its patchwork volunteer system, a new report concludes.| CyberScoop
Multiple U.S.-based companies in the insurance sector have already been hit over the past week and a half, according to Mandiant.| CyberScoop
A ransomware attack empties grocery shelves, a ticketing platform is disabled and five new Swedish phishing simulation kits. The post The Week in Breach News: 06/11/25 – 06/17/25 appeared first on ID Agent.| ID Agent
