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Suspected ransomware attack threatens one of South Korea’s largest companies 2026-01-13 16:28 The Record Kyowon Group, one of South Korea’s largest education and lifestyle companies, announced shutting down key parts of its internal computer network this weekend following what it described as a suspected ransomware attack. In a company statement, Kyowon said …
Ransomware-Banden erpressen Opfer mit Compliance-Verstößen 2026-01-13 15:32 CSO Ransomware-Gruppen setzen ihre Opfer vermehrt mit Compliance-Verstößen unter Druck.Digitala World – shutterstock.com Ransomware-Attacken zählen nach wie vor zu den häufigsten Angriffsmethoden. Wie aktuelle Analysen zeigen, drohen Cyberbanden ihren Opfern …
Fraud surpasses ransomware as top global cyber risk 2026-01-13 07:50 MENAFN (MENAFN) Cyber-enabled fraud has overtaken ransomware as one of the most widespread global cyber threats, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026 released Monday. The report shows that fraud and phishing are now the …
Cyber-enabled fraud surpasses ransomware as CEOs' primary concern: WEF report 2026-01-13 06:49 Aletihad ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD) Artificial intelligence and a surge in cyber-enabled fraud are redefining the global cyber risk landscape at unprecedented speed, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2026. The report, developed in …
Everest Ransomware Claims Breach at Nissan, Says 900GB of Data Stolen 2026-01-12 20:10 Hackread The notorious Everest ransomware group claims to have breached Nissan Motor Corporation (Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.), the Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer. The group published its claims on its dark web leak site on January 10, 2026, sharing six …
World Economic Forum: Cyber-fraud overtakes ransomware as business leaders' top cyber-security concern 2026-01-12 19:27 Infosecurity Magazine Phishing attacks and cyber fraud have overtaken ransomware as the top cybersecurity concern of business leaders, according to the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Cybersecurity Outlook for 2026. Released on January 12, a week before the WEF Annual Davos …
Business leaders see AI risks and fraud outpacing ransomware, says WEF 2026-01-12 17:08 Computer Weekly Midway through a decade that is coming to be defined by the runaway acceleration of technological change, the threat of ransomware attacks seems to be dropping down the agenda in boardrooms around the world, with C-suite executives more concerned about …
Cyber Fraud Overtakes Ransomware as Top Security Threat 2026-01-12 16:22 News Ghana Cyber enabled fraud has overtaken ransomware as the top concern for chief executive officers (CEOs) globally, while 87 percent of organizations experienced rising artificial intelligence (AI) related vulnerabilities last year, according to the World …
Kyowon Group shuts down internal network after suspected ransomware attack 2026-01-12 03:15 Korea JoungAng Daily Published: 12 Jan. 2026, 11:51 A notice on Kyowon Group's homepage alerts users of a cyberattack on the company's internal systems. [SCREEN CAPTURE] Kyowon Group, known for its after-school learning programs and home appliance businesses, said on …
Ransomware Attacks Surge 47% in 2025 Despite Takedowns 2026-01-11 22:39 WebProNews In the ever-evolving world of cybersecurity threats, 2025 proved to be a year where law enforcement’s aggressive tactics against ransomware gangs yielded mixed results at best. High-profile operations, including server takedowns and arrests, disrupted some …
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City of Midway confirms ransomware breach involving police records system 2026-01-10 02:52 WTXL Tallahassee - Florida MIDWAY, Fla. (WTXL) — City officials in Midway have confirmed a cybersecurity breach involving the police department’s SmartCOP system, raising concerns about the security of public records and sensitive documents. Midway officials confirmed the SmartCOP …
Takedowns and arrests didn't slow down ransomware in 2025 2026-01-09 21:43 TechRadar Share Share this article Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Ransomware victims rose from ~5,400 in 2023 to 8,000+ in 2025, a 53–63% increase Major groups like RansomHub, BianLian, and Hunters International shut down, but overall numbers grew …
Basketball player arrested for alleged ransomware ties freed in Russia-France prisoner swap 2026-01-09 21:29 The Record A Russian basketball player accused of being involved in a ransomware gang was freed in a prisoner exchange between Russia and France. Daniil Kasatkin, 26, was seen in a video shared by Russian state news outlet TASS emerging from a plane that was then …
Putinswap: France trades alleged ransomware crook for conflict researcher 2026-01-09 20:11 The Register France has released an alleged ransomware crook wanted by the US in exchange for a conflict researcher imprisoned in Russia. The prisoner swap occurred Thursday, with president Vladimir Putin pardoning French researcher and political scientist Laurent …
The Role of Initial Access Markets in Ransomware Campaigns Targeting Australia and New Zealand 2026-01-09 19:00 GBHackers The cyber threat environment in Australia and New Zealand has entered a critical phase throughout 2025, marked by a dramatic surge in initial access sales, sophisticated ransomware operations, and widespread data breaches affecting essential sectors. …
Attackers Use Over 240 Exploits Ahead of Ransomware Attacks 2026-01-09 19:00 GBHackers Ransomware attacks don’t begin with encryption. They start with reconnaissance and security researchers just documented a significant reconnaissance operation that unfolded over the Christmas holiday. Between December 25 and 28, a single operator …
Fog Ransomware Targets U.S. Organizations via Compromised VPN Credentials 2026-01-09 19:00 GBHackers Arctic Wolf Labs has uncovered a new ransomware variant dubbed “Fog” striking US organizations, primarily in education and recreation, through hijacked VPN access. First spotted on May 2, 2024, the attacks highlight vulnerabilities in remote access tools …
Cyber Threats Targeting Australia and New Zealand Fueled by Initial Access Sales, and Ransomware Campaigns 2026-01-09 18:37 Cyber Security News The cyber threat environment across Australia and New Zealand has entered a critical phase throughout 2025, with threat actors orchestrating increasingly sophisticated attacks centered on the sale of compromised network access. The Cyble Research and …
Threat Actors Attacking Systems with 240+ Exploits Before Ransomware Deployment 2026-01-09 18:37 Cyber Security News Between December 25–28, a single threat actor conducted a large-scale scanning campaign, testing over 240 different exploits against internet-facing systems and collecting data on every vulnerable target found. This reconnaissance operation, operating from …
Fog Ransomware Attacking US Organizations Leveraging Compromised VPN Credentials 2026-01-09 18:37 Cyber Security News A new ransomware variant called Fog has emerged as a significant threat to educational and recreation organizations across the United States. Starting in early May 2024, Arctic Wolf Labs began monitoring its deployment across multiple incident response …
Telecom sector sees steady rise in ransomware attacks 2026-01-09 16:36 Cybersecurity Dive Dive Brief: The volume of ransomware attacks on telecommunications companies around the world increased fourfold from 2022 to 2025, according to a report that the threat intelligence firm Cyble published this week. Cyble also identified 444 incidents …
In Other News: 8,000 Ransomware Attacks, China Hacked US Gov Emails, IDHS Breach Impacts 700k 2026-01-09 15:58 SecurityWeek SecurityWeek’s cybersecurity news roundup provides a concise compilation of noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar. We provide a valuable summary of stories that may not warrant an entire article, but are nonetheless important for a …
Ransomware hits on logistics double in 2025, Cyble report reveals 2026-01-09 08:36 Indian Transport & Logistics News (ITLN) The threat to the global supply chain has evolved beyond locked screens and encrypted files; it has moved to the physical theft of goods. A new report by Cyble reveals that the line between digital risk and physical security has fundamentally fractured in …
Lancaster County vet dealing with ransomware attack that has disrupted access to patient records 2026-01-09 03:14 WGAL 8 - Pennsylvania EXPLAINS THE ATTACK. METRO PET VET, WHICH HAS THREE OFFICES IN LANCASTER COUNTY, LET ITS CUSTOMERS KNOW THAT IT WAS THE VICTIM OF A CYBER ATTACK, SPECIFICALLY A RANSOMWARE ATTACK. THIS STARTED MONDAY AND TUESDAY WHEN THEY HAD TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES AND …
Two cybersecurity workers plead guilty over involvement in BlackCat ransomware operations 2026-01-08 18:00 GCN January 3, 2026, marked a milestone for the Justice Department as two U.S.-based cybersecurity professionals pled guilty to their involvement in ransomware attacks associated with the infamous BlackCat (also referred to as ALPHV) group; the plea marks an …
Ransomware attacks kept climbing in 2025 as gangs refused to stay dead 2026-01-08 17:23 The Register If 2025 was meant to be the year ransomware started dying, nobody appears to have told the attackers. In its 2025 State of Ransomware in the US report, security firm Emsisoft says ransomware attacks continued to climb last year, with more victims appearing …
CrazyHunter Ransomware Targets Healthcare Sector Using Sophisticated Evasion Tactics 2026-01-07 23:49 GBHackers A sophisticated new ransomware variant, CrazyHunter, has emerged as a critical threat to the healthcare sector, employing advanced anti-malware evasion techniques and rapid network propagation that have security researchers deeply concerned. Trellix, which …
CTERA ransomware tool aces independent lab testing 2026-01-07 23:08 SecurityBrief Data management company CTERA has reported that its ransomware detection feature, Ransom Protect, identified and blocked simulated attacks from eight major ransomware families in independent laboratory tests. The tests formed part of an evaluation of the …
CrazyHunter Ransomware Attacking Healthcare Sector with Advanced Evasion Techniques 2026-01-07 17:32 Cyber Security News CrazyHunter ransomware has emerged as a critical and evolving threat that specifically targets healthcare organizations and sensitive medical infrastructure. This Go-developed malware represents a significant escalation in ransomware sophistication, …
Two Americans plead guilty to targeting multiple U.S. victims using ALPHV BlackCat ransomware 2026-01-07 16:11 Sealy News - Texas
Neue Ransomware-Bedrohung zielt auf deutsche Unternehmen 2026-01-07 15:48 CSO Der Ransomware-Dienst Ransomhouse nutzt jetzt eine komplexe Dual-Schlüssel-Verschlüsselung und automatisierte Angriffe auf VMware ESXi.Suttipun – shutterstock.com Sicherheitsexperten haben kürzlich festgestellt, dass die Ransomware-Gruppe Jolly Scorpius …
Storm-0249 hijacks security tools to fuel ransomware 2026-01-07 15:40 SecurityBrief Cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest has identified a shift in tactics by the threat group known as Storm-0249, which it says is now targeting security software and trusted Windows tools in a bid to provide higher-value access for ransomware operators. The team, …
Cyber hygiene tips to cut ransomware risk in 2026 2026-01-07 12:23 Rochester Business Journal - New York Key takeaways: Cybersecurity leaders stress ongoing employee training and consistency across organizations Experts warn cloud platforms like Office 365 are not secure by default without proper configuration Preventive habits, testing backups, and measuring …
SafePay ransomware zeroes in on smaller firms 2026-01-07 09:43 SecurityBrief Cyber intelligence firm Flare has released an analysis of the SafePay ransomware operation that indicates most victims never disclose attacks and that many of the most damaging incidents emerge only after affected companies collapse. The study examines 500 …
Ransomware trends, statistics and facts in 2026 2026-01-06 21:59 TechTarget Ransomware continues to receive attention at the highest levels of government and business -- and for good reasons. It has affected people's ability to access healthcare, put gas in their vehicles, buy groceries and protect their identities.The …
Covenant Health Ransomware Attack by Qilin Hits 478,000 Patients 2026-01-06 20:04 WebProNews Unveiling the Veil: The Escalating Crisis in Covenant Health’s Data Breach In the ever-vulnerable realm of healthcare cybersecurity, a recent revelation has sent shockwaves through the industry. Covenant Health, a prominent nonprofit health system based in …
Infinidat's latest upgrades should make ransomware thieves shiver 2026-01-06 19:49 The Register Sponsored Post Backup repositories have become ground zero in ransomware attacks. Criminals know that if they can wipe your backups, they've got you cornered. The difference between surviving an attack and writing a ransom check often comes down to one …
Jurgita Lapienytė | AI arms ransomware gangs for historic 2025 haul… 2026 could be worse 2026-01-06 19:22 The Gleaner 2025 was one of the most fruitful years for ransomware gangs yet, as we saw thousands of victims claimed by criminals throughout the year. AI was a big help. Artificial intelligence may not be orchestrating major cyberattacks on its own just yet. However, …
Ransomware negotiators help businesses deal with cybercriminals 2026-01-06 13:47 KWTX 10 - Texas LAS VEGAS (InvestigateTV) — Ransomware attacks have created an emerging job in cybersecurity as businesses turn to specialized negotiators to handle cybercriminals who hold their data hostage. “They’re holding systems hostage, they’re holding information …
Regis Resources, South West Development Commission hit by ransomware group 2026-01-06 09:46 Business News
Regis among Lynx Ransomware victims 2026-01-06 07:36 Business News
Ransomware attacks surge in NC, hacker negotiator shares perspective 2026-01-06 03:44 WRAL 5 - North Carolina The latest numbers from the state show ransomware attacks are up nearly 50 percent in North Carolina, with thousands of people victimized. The data was released as part of the state's data breach report, with numbers from 2024, showing an increase from …
The Healthcare Sector’s Digital Contagion: Ransomware’s Relentless Grip 2026-01-06 01:34 MedCity News The healthcare sector isn’t just under cyber siege, it’s in the middle of a full-blown digital outbreak. Look no further than the 2025 Verizon Data Breach Investigations Report (DBIR). The DBIR reports that the industry suffered 1,710 security incidents …
How To Build Ransomware-Resilient AI Data Pipelines: A Practical Guide for Modern Enterprises 2026-01-05 16:24 Hackread Modern enterprises depend on AI data pipelines for analytics and automated decision-making. As these pipelines become more integrated into business workflows, they also attract the attention of ransomware groups seeking high-impact targets. According to …
NCA officer awarded OBE for role in LockBit ransomware takedown 2026-01-05 14:23 SC Magazine UK National Crime Agency Regional Head of Multi-Threat Investigations Gavin Webb has been named as an Officer of the British Empire for helping take down the LockBit ransomware-as-a-service group. UK National Crime Agency Regional Head of Multi-Threat …
UK cybersecurity officer earns OBE award for taking down LockBit ransomware group 2026-01-03 13:15 Cryptopolitan The United Kingdom has awarded a British crimefighter for his role in taking down the notorious LockBit ransomware group in 2024. Gavin Webb is an officer of the National Crime Agency (NCA) and was among the names on the King’s most recent New Year Honours …
Cybersecurity experts face 20 years in prison following ransomware campaign 2026-01-02 14:20 IT Pro Share Share this article Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Two US cybersecurity experts have pleaded guilty to using ALPHV BlackCat ransomware to extort businesses across the USA during a seven-month campaign in 2023. 40-year-old Ryan …
Two cybersecurity experts plead guilty to running ransomware operation 2026-01-02 12:23 CSO The two reached plea agreements with the US Attorney for the Southern District of Florida on Dec. 18, 2025, and these were accepted by the US District Court for the Southern District fo Florida on Dec. 29, court records show. The ransomware attacks …
2025 Cyber Threats: AI Attacks, Ransomware, and Geopolitical Risks 2026-01-02 03:05 WebProNews The Shadowy Underbelly of Tech Security in 2025: Emerging Threats and Unseen Vulnerabilities As we step into 2026, the world of technology security stands at a precarious crossroads, marked by an onslaught of sophisticated threats that have redefined how …