Identity has replaced malware as the biggest threat vector opening the door for ransomware attacks, Cloudflare said in an ...

Ransomware threat actors tracked as Velvet Tempest are using the ClickFix technique and legitimate Windows utilities to deploy the DonutLoader malware and the CastleRAT backdoor.

Why encrypted backups may fail in an AI-driven ransomware era ...

New, more complex ransomware groups are splintering from the big names, creating a highly competitive market for victims.

Ransomware isn’t just encrypting files anymore. Over the past few years, extortion crews have evolved from “break in, lock up ...

A joint investigation by the Microsoft Threat Intelligence Center and Microsoft Security Response Center found that a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System had been exploited by ...

Online attackers are increasingly stealing data and holding it to ransom without encrypting files, doubling down on the use ...

Here is a practical look at common ransomware attacks, how they operate, and how organizations can defend against them.

Researchers spot Medusa ransomware operators deploying smuol.sys This driver mimics a legitimate CrowdStrike Falcon driver Medusa is actively targeting critical infrastructure organizations Operators ...

Chainalysis reveals a big surge in median ransomware payment size in 2025 despite overall drop in criminal revenue ...

The ransom was ultimately paid, but it's unclear if the attackers actually deleted the stolen data afterwards.

A Russian national pleaded guilty to a wire fraud conspiracy charge related to his role in administering the Phobos ransomware operation, which breached hundreds of victims worldwide.