When corporate data is exposed on a dedicated leak site, the consequences linger long after the attack fades from the news ...
Ransomware victims surged in Q4 2025 despite fewer active extortion groups, with data leaks rising 50%, ReliaQuest researchers report ...
Once lucrative steal-and-leak campaigns pioneered by Russian ransomware group Clop look set to go the way of the dinosaurs. While an estimated 25% of victims paid a ...
Ransomware groups are back at encrypting victim data for extortion, in addition to exfiltrating it, increasing chances of ...
GuidePoint Security, the cybersecurity advisor and services partner organizations rely on to protect what matters most, announced today the release of the GuidePoint Research and Intelligence Team's ...
A new ransomware operator has emerged that relies on open source malware to launch double-extortion attacks that have claimed several victims. However, its ransomware has a flaw that gives victims a ...
A ransomware variant favored by a pro-Russia hacktivist group is back on the scene with a new version that has a fatal flaw — it keeps artifacts that allow victims to decrypt their files. VolkLocker ...
Federal officials are warning consumers against a type of cyberattack that’s been on the rise. It’s called Medusa, a ransomware program that uses tactics like phishing to infect a target’s system and ...
Many companies hide ransom payments, often made in crypto, to avoid reputational damage or regulatory scrutiny. 2024 saw 5,289 reported ransomware incidents worldwide, up 15% from 2023. Experts stress ...
The FBI is asking for help to better understand the threat and impact of ransomware by urging victims of such malware to report incidents to federal law enforcement. In a public service announcement ...