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Ransomware Attacks are on the Rise
LockBit dominates ransomware attacks with a global affiliate model. Conti splinters now compete for share, concentrating power among fewer but more dangerous criminal groups.
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Latest cybersecurity ransomware news, analysis, and intelligence.
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INTERPOL Dismantles 45,000 Malicious IPs, Arrests 94 in Global Cybercrime
INTERPOL dismantled 45,000 malicious IPs and arrested 94 cybercriminals, disrupting phishing and ransomware networks globally. The operation marks a shift toward proactive infrastructure destruction.
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AI-generated Slopoly malware used in Interlock ransomware attack
Slopoly, AI-generated malware for Interlock ransomware, maintained persistence for a week while enabling reconnaissance and theft before encryption—showing how generative AI enhances sophisticated attacks.
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AiLock Ransomware Claims England Hockey Data Breach, Investigation Launched
AiLock ransomware breached England Hockey and published the organization on its dark web extortion site. The attackers stole member data, financial records, and operational documents to extort payment while threatening public disclosure of sensitive information.
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Hive0163 Uses AI-Assisted Slopoly Malware for Persistent Access in Ransomware Attacks
Hive0163 uses Slopoly, an AI-generated malware, to establish persistent network access before ransomware deployment. The machine learning-generated code evades detection and enables reconnaissance.
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US charges another ransomware negotiator linked to BlackCat attacks
Former DigitalMint negotiator charged with insider scheme helping BlackCat ransomware operators extort clients by exploiting confidential attack and negotiation intelligence.
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VoltZite Ransomware Targets Power Grid Operators Across North America in Coordinated Campaign
VoltZite represents the first major OT-aware ransomware campaign against North American power grids, combining IT and operational technology exploitation. Three utilities were compromised, causing limited outages before containment.