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Remote encryption spearheads ransomware tactics
Remote encryption attacks have accounted for 86 percent of ransomware activity in 2025 according to a new report, and have […]
Site catering to online criminals has been seized by the FBI
RAMP—the predominantly Russian-language online bazaar that billed itself as the “only place ransomware allowed”—had its dark web and clear web […]
Ransomware attacks showed a 45 percent increase in 2025
In 2025, 9,251 ransomware cases were exposed on the dark web, representing a 45 percent increase from 2024. A new […]
AI fuels rise in ransomware threats
New research from Check Point Software reveals a cyber threat landscape increasingly defined by ransomware growth, regional concentration of cyber […]
Ransomware activity surges to record levels
Ransomware victim numbers hit a new all-time high last year with 2,287 ransomware victims posted in Q4 2025 alone. At […]
Most schools underprepared for cybersecurity threats
A new report from endpoint management company Action1 shows cyber incidents have become the norm in schools worldwide, with most […]
Financial sector hit hard by breaches but ransomware seeks targets elsewhere
The banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector has been the most targeted in 2025 accounting for 17.8 percent of […]
Ransomware attacks targeted at weekends and holidays
Most ransomware attacks occur during weekends and holidays, times of distraction or disruption when the majority of SOCs are not […]
5 AI-developed malware families analyzed by Google fail to work and are easily detected
The assessments provide a strong counterargument to the exaggerated narratives being trumpeted by AI companies, many seeking new rounds of […]