Ransomware
Curated coverage and analysis in this editorial area.
Qumulo NeuralProtect: AI-Driven Ransomware Defense at the Point of Write
Qumulo has announced NeuralProtect, an AI-powered security layer designed to potentially intercept ransomware at the storage level, fe…
Operation Saffron Dismantles First VPN, Exposing 25 Ransomware Groups
Operation Saffron has dismantled First VPN, a cornerstone anonymization service used by at least 25 ransomware groups since 2014. The…
Ransomware 2026: Post-Quantum Ciphers, Encryptionless Extortion, and the Rise of EDR-Killers
The 2026 ransomware landscape is defined by the adoption of post-quantum algorithms and a shift toward encryptionless extortion, with…
30-Minute Lateral Breakouts: Why the SOC is Losing the Race Against AI-Driven Threats
Average breakout times have accelerated by 29%, with the fastest recorded exfiltration dropping from over four hours to just six minut…
First VPN Seized: 'No-Log' Service Revealed as Law Enforcement Trap for Cybercriminals
Europol and Dutch police have dismantled First VPN, a specialized infrastructure hub for ransomware and data theft. The operation seiz…
Ransomware 2026: Extortion Tactics Pivot Beyond File Encryption
Kaspersky’s May 12, 2026 report reveals a fundamental shift in the threat landscape: as encryption loses its leverage, attackers are p…
Verizon DBIR 2026: Vulnerability Exploitation Overtakes Credentials as Patching Cycles Falter
The 2026 Verizon DBIR marks a structural shift in the threat landscape: vulnerability exploitation (31%) has surpassed credential abus…
Microsoft Dismantles Fox Tempest: The Takedown of a Global Malware-Signing Syndicate
Microsoft’s Digital Crimes Unit has seized the infrastructure of Fox Tempest, a major 'malware-signing-as-a-service' provider that ena…
Ransomware 2026: From EDR-Killers to Post-Quantum Cryptography
In 2026, ransomware has reached industrial scale, leveraging BYOVD EDR-killers, ML-KEM post-quantum encryption, and a strategic pivot…
Yarix Y-Report 2026: Critical Security Events Surge 62% as Italy Falls to 6th in Global Ransomware Rankings
The Yarix Y-Report 2026 documents 522,486 security events and a 62% spike in critical threats, highlighting an increasingly aggressive…
Foxconn Confirms North American Cyberattack; Nitrogen Ransomware Group Claims 8TB Data Breach
Foxconn has confirmed a cyberattack affecting several of its North American facilities. The Nitrogen ransomware group claims to have e…
West Pharmaceutical Services Hit by Ransomware, Disrupting Global Operations
West Pharmaceutical Services has confirmed a ransomware attack involving data exfiltration and systemic encryption, causing significan…