- New ransomware group The Gentlemen hits 300+ victims, says Check Point 2026-04-22 09:56 News9 Live A new ransomware-as-a-service group called The Gentlemen is rapidly growing in 2026, with hundreds of victims already reported. A Check Point Research report shows the group is targeting companies through weak internet systems and spreading fast. The scale …
- Mustang Panda linked New LOTUSLITE malware now targets Indian banks: Report 2026-04-22 09:54 News9 Live A new LOTUSLITE malware campaign is targeting India’s banking sector using phishing files and trusted tools. Researchers say the attack focuses on long term access and surveillance, not quick financial theft. Researchers found a new LOTUSLITE malware …
- Emporia State IT issues alert for phishing scam 2026-04-22 09:54 The Bulletin - Kansas
- Ransomware shifting targets as organisations remain unprepared 2026-04-22 09:20 GEC Newswire Ransomware attacks are evolving beyond file encryption to target recovery systems. According to Phila May of inq. Digital, this shift is pushing technology leaders to rethink their strategies for cyber resilience. “Ransomware used to be about locking files …
- Mauston hospital reports cyberattack disrupting phone and computer systems 2026-04-22 08:54 WKOW - Wisconsin MAUSTON, Wis. (WKOW) — Mile Bluff Medical Center is dealing with system disruptions after a security event involving data encryption. The hospital activated its security protocols immediately after detecting the issue and launched an investigation with …
- Cyber Attacks on Education Sector Rise 63% Globally as Ransomware, Hacktivism and State-Backed Activity Intensify 2026-04-22 07:00 EIN Presswire Quorum Cyber’s analysis of 425 incidents shows rising attacks with UK institutions shifting to disruption-led tactics and 91% of universities reporting breaches EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM, April 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cyber attacks …
- Netherlands gov’t, businesses fight digital fraud with ‘Anti-Phishing Shield’ 2026-04-22 06:54 Biometric Update Public authorities in the Netherlands and partners from the private sector, including internet service providers (ISPs), have jointly developed and tested a system aimed at stemming the growing tide of cybercrime in the country. A pilot of the Anti- …
- North Korea’s Lazarus suspected of stealing US$290 million in KelpDAO cyberattack 2026-04-22 06:45 South China Morning Post A notorious North Korean hacking group is likely behind the theft of nearly US$300 million in cryptocurrency over the weekend, an affected party has said, in the biggest known crypto heist this year. It is the latest such incident linked to North Korea, …
- NIPR Warns Agents of Email Phishing Attempts 2026-04-22 06:43 Insurance Journal Beware, agents. That email from the National Insurance Producers Registry may not be legit. NIPR said it has learned of an active phishing email campaign referencing past-due invoices. The emails may look like they are from trusted sources such as @nipr. …
- Data breach: Citizens flags limited customer impact after vendor data incident amid ransomware claims 2026-04-22 06:42 Investment News Bank says operations unaffected as hackers claim millions of records in alleged breach Citizens Financial Group said it is dealing with a data security incident tied to a third-party provider, even as a ransomware gang claims to have accessed millions of …
- Why The FBI's Seeking Victim Info Amidst Steam Malware Investigation 2026-04-22 06:42 SlashGear If you downloaded any games off Steam between May 2024 and January 2026, the FBI needs you to come forward. (No, you're not in trouble.) The agency is looking into a series of malware-infected titles that were available to download from the online …
- Public servant charged for data breach 2026-04-22 06:42 Government News A NSW Treasury staffer has been charged for stealing classified documents relating to multiple government departments. Described by Treasurer Daniel Mookhey as a “significant cyber incident”, the data breach involved the transfer of “a substantial cache of …
- Ransomware negotiator caught secretly assisting BlackCat extortion scheme 2026-04-22 06:10 Security Affairs Ransomware negotiator caught secretly assisting BlackCat extortion scheme Angelo Martino pleaded guilty to helping BlackCat ransomware group while acting as a ransomware negotiator. Another U.S. cybersecurity expert, Angelo Martino, admitted helping the …
- SBI YONO Aadhaar Update Scam: State Bank of India Issues Urgent Warning Over Aadhaar-Based Phishing Scam Targeting YONO Users 2026-04-22 04:59 Latestly State Bank of India (SBI), the nation’s largest public sector lender, has issued a high-priority advisory to its customers regarding a sophisticated phishing campaign currently circulating via SMS and WhatsApp. Fraudsters are reportedly sending " …
- Hackers Use AppDomain Hijacking to Turn Trusted Intel Utility Into Malware Launcher 2026-04-22 04:58 Cyber Security News Security researchers have uncovered a highly sophisticated attack campaign that weaponizes a legitimate, digitally signed Intel utility to secretly deploy malware, all without touching a single line of the original program’s code. The campaign, dubbed …
- Gh0st RAT and CloverPlus Adware Delivered Together in New Dual-Payload Malware Campaign 2026-04-22 04:57 Cyber Security News A newly identified malware campaign is raising serious concerns across the cybersecurity community by delivering two very different threats at the same time. Attackers are now using a single, obfuscated loader to push both Gh0st Remote Access Trojan (RAT) …
- New NGate Malware Developed Using AI Hides in NFC Payment Apps 2026-04-22 04:55 Cyber Security News A new and more dangerous version of the NGate malware has been found hiding inside a trojanized NFC payment application. This time, threat actors appear to have used artificial intelligence to help write the malicious code, which marks a significant shift …
- Warren County identifies stolen $3.3M from phishing scam 2026-04-22 04:08 WNYT - New York <div class="wp-block-fuel-fuelshortcode"><div class="single-clip shortcode-video"><div class="bitcentral-fuel-player-section"><div class="fule-video-section"> <div class="video-player- …
- A Closer Look at How Businesses Are Strengthening Their Defense Against Data Loss 2026-04-22 03:49 Maryland Reporter Data has become one of the most valuable assets in the modern economy, shaping how organizations operate, compete and grow. From customer records and financial transactions to intellectual property and operational insights, businesses depend heavily on …
- Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to BlackCat Scheme 2026-04-22 03:28 Dark Reading A former ransomware negotiator pleaded guilty this week to conspiring with the ransomware actor BlackCat/ALPHV to commit ransomware attacks against US companies in 2023. The Department of Justice revealed the plea yesterday as part of its continuing …
- Ransomware negotiator admits role in attacks he was hired to resolve 2026-04-22 02:38 Help Net Security A Florida man, formerly employed as a ransomware negotiator, pleaded guilty to conspiring to carry out ransomware attacks against US companies. Prosecutors say Angelo Martino, 41, used his position at DigitalMint, a crypto broker that helps victims …
- Are Traditional DLP Solutions a Barrier to Preventing Data Loss? 2026-04-22 02:23 Bank Information Security
- Vercel’s security breach started with malware disguised as Roblox cheats 2026-04-22 02:20 CyberScoop Vercel customers are at risk of compromise after an attacker hopped through multiple internal systems to steal credentials and other sensitive data, the company said in a security bulletin Sunday. The attack, which didn’t originate at Vercel, showcases …
- Former DigitalMint ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to extortion scheme 2026-04-22 02:19 CyberScoop A South Florida man pleaded guilty to conspiring with multiple ransomware affiliates to commit attacks against and extort payments from the same U.S. companies he represented as a ransomware negotiator for DigitalMint in 2023, the Justice Department said …
- Espionage probe added to state data breach 2026-04-22 01:09 Helsinki Times Finnish police have expanded a criminal investigation into a major cyber breach at a state IT service provider to include suspected espionage, after new findings on the nature of the data accessed. The National Bureau of Investigation said the case, which …
- Spokane County re-launches alert system after cyber-attack destroys old partner 2026-04-22 01:09 KHQ - Washington State Spokane County is rolling out a new system for emergency communications. SPOKANE COUNTY, Wash. – Spokane County Emergency Management plans to re-launch ALERT Spokane with a new partner, filling the void created after its previous partner was compromised by …
- Lawmakers ponder terrorism designations, homicide charges over hospital ransomware attacks 2026-04-22 00:25 CyberScoop Lawmakers at a hearing Tuesday explored ways to beef up punishments for ransomware attacks against hospitals, possibly by labeling them as more severe crimes. One proposal floated at the House Homeland Security Committee hearing, to treat ransomware …
- Union County extends contract after 2025 cyberattack 2026-04-21 23:58 The Daily Item - Pennsylvania LEWISBURG — A Pittsburgh-based engineering and consulting company will continue to assist Union County with its Geographic Information Systems department in the wake of a cyberattack last year. At Tuesday’s public meeting, the commissioners approved an …
- Increased number of fraud attempts locally but no data breach, says Trusted Novus Bank 2026-04-21 23:30 Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation Trusted Novus Bank says there have been an increased number of fraud attempts locally and is urging the public to act with caution if approached for information. This follows GBC questions on a suspected data breach at the bank. TNB said there has been …
- Gh0st RAT and CloverPlus adware arrive together in new dual-payload malware campaign 2026-04-21 22:52 VPNCentral A newly documented malware campaign is delivering two very different threats in one infection chain: Gh0st RAT for long-term remote control and CloverPlus adware for quick monetization. Splunk Threat Research Team says the pairing gives attackers both …
- Attackers abuse AppDomain hijacking to turn signed Intel utility into stealth malware loader 2026-04-21 22:51 VPNCentral A newly documented intrusion campaign shows how attackers can turn a legitimate signed Intel utility into a stealth malware launcher without modifying the original binary. CYFIRMA says the operation, which it calls PhantomCLR, abuses the .NET …
- Apple Account Change Alert Emails Exploited in New Phishing Campaign 2026-04-21 22:47 The Mac Observer Cybercriminals just discovered a clever way to sneak past email security filters and land directly in your main inbox, reports Bleeping Computer. They are now abusing the official Apple account alert system to send highly convincing phishing messages. By …
- Attackers are abusing QEMU to hide ransomware prep and credential theft inside virtual machines, Sophos says 2026-04-21 22:47 VPNCentral Attackers are now using QEMU, a legitimate open-source machine emulator, to hide malicious activity inside virtual machines that many endpoint tools cannot inspect properly. Sophos says the technique supports long-term access, credential theft, data …
- JanaWare ransomware is targeting Turkish users through a modified Adwind RAT, Acronis says 2026-04-21 22:46 VPNCentral A new ransomware operation called JanaWare appears to be targeting users in Turkey through a customized version of the Adwind remote access trojan, according to Acronis Threat Research Unit. The company says the campaign uses malicious Java archive files, …
- MiningDropper is pushing Android infostealers, RATs, and banking malware through fake apps, Cyble says 2026-04-21 22:46 VPNCentral A fast-growing Android malware campaign is using a framework called MiningDropper to deliver far more dangerous payloads through fake mobile apps, according to Cyble. The researchers describe it as a modular dropper that can install infostealers, banking …
- Bluesky blames app outage on ‘sophisticated’ DDoS attack 2026-04-21 22:36 The Record Bluesky said late last week that a widespread outage affecting its social media platform was caused by a “sophisticated” distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack that disrupted several core features of the service. The decentralized social network said …
- WRN Daily: DMV warns of latest phishing targeting motorists 2026-04-21 21:52 Wisconsin Radio Network A new wave of phishing scams targets Wisconsin drivers The Wisconsin DMV warns the lates scams feature fraudulent texts and emails that threaten driver’s license suspension to steal personal information. Some scams duplicate the look of official WisDOT …
- Minnesota House, Senate pass bills to increase ‘sextortion’ penalties 2026-04-21 21:36 Wadena Pioneer Journal - Minnesota ST. PAUL — Data shows teens are increasingly falling victim to “sextortion,” a form of digitial blackmail, and Minnesota lawmakers are cracking down on it. The bill, HF2358, unanimously passed the House on Monday, April 20, and was added as an amendment to …
- Ex-FBI Cyber Official Proposes Terrorism Designations for Hospital Ransomware Attacks 2026-04-21 21:31 MeriTalk - Virginia A former senior FBI cyber official is calling on the federal government to consider treating some ransomware attacks as acts of terrorism, arguing that cybercriminals who target hospitals and other critical infrastructure systems put lives at risk and …
- AI Empowered Bybit Security Team Uncovers Macos Malware Campaign Targeting Users Searching For Claude Code 2026-04-21 21:25 MENAFN (MENAFN- PR Newswire) /C O R R E C T I O N -- Bybit/ In the news release, Bybit Uncovers AI-Assisted macOS Malware Campaign Targeting Users Searching for Claude Code, issued 21-Apr-2026 by Bybit over PR Newswire, we are advised by the company that …
- Spokane County launches new emergency alert system following cyber attack 2026-04-21 20:54 KXLY 4 - Washington State SPOKANE, Wash. — Spokane County Emergency Management has launched a new mass notification system after the previous provider suffered irreparable damage from a cyber attack. The relaunched ALERT Spokane system, powered by Regroup Mass Notification …
- Ransomware Negotiator Pleads Guilty to Aiding BlackCat Attacks in 2023 2026-04-21 20:48 The Hacker News Ravie LakshmananApr 21, 2026Insider Threat / Cybercrime A third individual who was employed as a ransomware negotiator has pleaded guilty to conducting ransomware attacks against U.S. companies in 2023. Angelo Martino, 41, of Land O'Lakes, …
- SystemBC C2 Server Reveals 1,570+ Victims in The Gentlemen Ransomware Operation 2026-04-21 20:45 The Hacker News Threat actors associated with The Gentlemen ransomware‑as‑a‑service (RaaS) operation have been observed attempting to deploy a known proxy malware called SystemBC. According to new research published by Check Point, the command-and-control (C2 or C&C) …
- Emporia State IT issues alert for phishing scam 2026-04-21 20:30 The Bulletin - Kansas Emporia State Information Technology issued a phishing scam alert Tuesday following reports of a suspicious email sent to students and employees. The email appears to come from a university employee or student claiming to be an “instructor” and “help desk …
- Android malware NGate steals NFC data through HandyPay app 2026-04-21 20:13 Neowin.net A campaign in November 2025, which targeted Android users in Brazil, is still active and rising at an alarming rate. ESET researchers have discovered a new variant of the NGate malware family that uses a trojanized version of the HandyPay application to …
- Florida ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to betraying clients to hackers, DOJ says 2026-04-21 20:06 The Washington Times - Washington D.C. A Florida man who formerly worked as a ransomware negotiator has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit ransomware attacks against U.S. companies, the Justice Department announced. Angelo Martino, 41, of Land O’Lakes, Florida, admitted to abusing his …
- Fake Windows update installs hidden malware 2026-04-21 19:48 Fox News Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! If you've ever clicked "Check for updates" and trusted what you saw, you're not alone. That's exactly …
- Ransomware negotiator pleads guilty to helping ransomware gang 2026-04-21 19:39 TechCrunch Angelo Martino, a former ransomware negotiator, has pleaded guilty to helping cybercriminals extort companies in cyberattacks. On Monday, the U.S. Justice Department announced the guilty plea. Martino, who used to work for cybersecurity firm DigitalMint, …
- Watch Out for Unexpected Apple Account Change Emails. It's a Phishing Scam 2026-04-21 19:38 PC Magazine If you receive an unexpected account change email from Apple, be wary. The security tool is being abused by hackers who are sending phishing emails that appear legitimate but are actually designed to steal your information. As spotted by BleepingComputer, …
- Even trusted apps can spread PC malware now 2026-04-21 19:24 PC World Summary created by Smart Answers AI In summary: PCWorld reports that hackers are increasingly compromising legitimate software like Notepad++ and Steam games to distribute malware through trusted update channels. Attackers gain access by hacking developers …