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The Gentlemen ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation is turning exposed Fortinet and Cisco edge devices into a fast lane into enterprise networks and doing it at scale. What began as a rising RaaS brand in mid‑2025 has, by early 2026, evolved into on…
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In a massive blow to the global electronics supply chain, manufacturing giant Foxconn has confirmed a major cyberattack on its North American operations. The notorious Nitrogen ransomware gang has claimed responsibility, boasting that it stole a stagge…
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Ransomware is evolving faster than many defenses can keep up. In 2026, attackers are no longer just encrypting files they are systematically dismantling security tools, stealing sensitive data, and even preparing for a post-quantum future. Despite a sl…
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Ransomware activity remained elevated in Q1 2026, continuing the trend established over the past year. The latest State of Ransomware Q1 2026 report reveals that 2,122 organizations were listed on ransomware data leak sites (DLS), marking the second-hi…
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An ongoing data extortion attack targeting the widely-used education technology platform Canvas disrupted classes and coursework at school districts and universities across the United States today, after a cybercrime group defaced the service’s login page with a ransom demand that threatened to leak data from 275 million students and faculty across nearly 9,000 educational institutions.
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Outdated maintenance software increases ransomware risk by exposing weak access controls, unpatched systems, and critical operational data to attackers.
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A Latvian national operating from Moscow has been sentenced to 102 months in federal prison for his role as a key negotiator within a prolific Russian ransomware network. Deniss Zolotarjovs, 35, participated in a cybercrime syndicate that orchestrated …
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Ransomware and data extortion groups are increasingly targeting the aviation and aerospace sector, exploiting interconnected systems, shared platforms, and identity-based access models to cause operational disruption and data compromise. Cyber risk acr…
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has sentenced two American cybersecurity professionals to prison for their involvement in ALPHV BlackCat ransomware attacks that targeted multiple U.S. organizations in 2023. The case highlights the growing threat o…
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VECT 2.0 ransomware contains fatal flaws that permanently destroy files, making recovery impossible and rendering ransom payments useless for victims worldwide.
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