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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York has unsealed a superseding indictment against a Ukrainian national, charging him with his alleged role as an administrator in the LockerGoga, MegaCortex, and Nefilim ransomware operations. The schemes reportedly extorted over 250 companies in the United States and hundreds more across the globe, causing […] The post Authorities Arrested Admins Of “LockerGoga,” “MegaCortex,” And “Nefilim” Ransomware Gangs appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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CyberVolk Ransomware Attacking Windows System in Critical Infrastructure and Scientific Institutions
CyberVolk ransomware first emerged in May 2024, rapidly evolving into a sophisticated threat aimed at government agencies and critical infrastructure in countries perceived as hostile to Russian interests. Leveraging a dual-layer symmetric encryption process, this malware has inflicted significant operational disruptions on scientific institutions and public services across Japan, France, and the United Kingdom. The […] The post CyberVolk Ransomware Attacking Windows System in Critical Infrastructure and Scientific Institutions appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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CyberVolk ransomware, which first emerged in May 2024, has escalated its operations against government agencies, critical infrastructure, and scientific institutions across Japan, France, and the United Kingdom. Operating with pro-Russian leanings, Cyb…
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The Gentlemen ransomware group has emerged as a sophisticated threat actor, demonstrating advanced capabilities through systematic compromise of enterprise environments across 17 countries. Their campaign combines legitimate driver abuse, Group Policy …
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LunaLock, a newly surfaced ransomware strain, has launched a targeted campaign against independent artists and their clients, demanding a hefty ransom in exchange for stolen creative works and leaked personal data. Emerging in early September 2025, the…
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Groundbreaking research reveals the inner workings of cybercriminal networks targeting Australia and allied nations. Australian researchers have completed a comprehensive analysis of ransomware criminal groups, providing unprecedented insights into one…
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SafePay, an emerging ransomware group, has rapidly ascended from obscurity to notoriety in 2025. In June alone, the group claimed responsibility for attacks on 73 organizations, topping Bitdefender’s Threat Debrief rankings for the month. July saw anot…
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The recently emerged DireWolf ransomware group has launched a sophisticated new campaign targeting Windows systems worldwide, employing ruthless tactics to delete event logs, erase backup-related data, and thwart recovery efforts. First sighted in May …
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Data I/O Corporation, a well-known electronics firm that specializes in device programming and security provisioning solutions, revealed a ransomware attack that penetrated its internal IT infrastructure in a major cybersecurity event. The incident, de…
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PromptLock, a novel ransomware strain discovered by the ESET Research team, marks the first known instance of malware harnessing a local large language model to generate its malicious payload on the victim’s machine. Rather than carrying pre-compiled a…
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