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A sophisticated Akira ransomware attack orchestrated by the Howling Scorpius group recently left a global data storage and infrastructure company grappling with massive operational disruption all triggered by a single, seemingly innocent click on a web…
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A sophisticated threat actor has orchestrated a multi-stage ransomware attack spanning nine days, leveraging compromised Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) credentials to infiltrate a corporate network, exfiltrate sensitive data, and deploy Lynx ransomware …
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A newly identified ransomware group, Yurei, has emerged as a significant threat to organizations worldwide, with confirmed attacks targeting entities in Sri Lanka and Nigeria across multiple critical industries. First publicly identified in early Septe…
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Cisco Talos has identified an emerging threat from Kraken, a sophisticated cross-platform ransomware group that has emerged from the remnants of the HelloKitty ransomware cartel. In August 2025, the security firm observed the Russian-speaking group con…
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A newly updated cybersecurity advisory from federal agencies reveals that the Akira ransomware operation has significantly escalated its campaign, compromising organizations worldwide and accumulating massive ransom proceeds through sophisticated attac…
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A sophisticated new ransomware operation dubbed VanHelsing has emerged as a rapidly expanding threat in the cybercriminal landscape. First observed on March 7, 2025, this operation functions as a Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platform, licensing its d…
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Cybersecurity researchers at Zensec have exposed a sophisticated supply-chain attack campaign that weaponised trusted Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM) infrastructure to deploy ransomware across multiple UK organisations throughout early 2025. The…
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A newly identified ransomware group, Cephalus, has emerged as a significant threat to organizations worldwide, exploiting stolen Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) credentials to gain access to networks and deploy powerful encryption attacks. The AhnLab researchers observed in mid-June 2025 that the group poses a persistent, financially motivated threat that exploits security gaps in remote access […] The post Threat Actors Leveraging RDP Credentials to Deploy Cephalus Ransomware appeared first on Cyber Security News.
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A new ransomware group, Cephalus, has emerged in the cybersecurity threat landscape, targeting organizations through compromised Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) accounts. First detected in mid-June 2025, this group represents a growing threat to business…
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In the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, a new ransomware strain, Midnight, has emerged, echoing the notorious tactics of its predecessor, Babuk. First detected by Gen researchers, Midnight blends familiar ransomware mechanics with novel crypto…
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