In recent months, security teams have observed the emergence of a sophisticated malware loader, dubbed CountLoader, which leverages weaponized PDF files to deliver ransomware payloads. First detected in late August 2025, CountLoader is linked to multiple Russian-speaking cybercriminal groups, including affiliates of LockBit, BlackBasta, and Qilin. By masquerading as legitimate documents—often impersonating Ukrainian law enforcement—this […] The post New Malware Loader ‘CountLoader’ Weaponized PDF File to Deliver Ransomware appeared first on Cyber Security News.

The ransomware threat landscape witnessed a dramatic shift in August 2025 as the Qilin group claimed responsibility for 104 separate attacks worldwide. Emerging earlier this year, Qilin quickly cemented its position through aggressive double-extortion tactics and a broad affiliate recruitment strategy. Initial compromises have predominantly leveraged exposed Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) servers and publicly facing […] The post Qilin Led Ransomware Attack Claimed to Compromised 104 Organizations in August appeared first on Cyber Security News.

The global spyware market continues its alarming expansion, with new research revealing the emergence of 130 additional entities spanning 46 countries between 1992 and 2024. This shadowy ecosystem of surveillance technologies has grown from 435 documented entities in the initial assessment to 561 organizations, fundamentally reshaping the landscape of offensive cyber capabilities. The proliferation extends […] The post Global Spyware Markets to Identify New Entities Entering The Market appeared first on Cyber Security News.