Security News

BlackLock ransomware claims nearly 50 attacks in two months
2025-03-17 20:40

A ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called 'BlackLock' has emerged as one of the more active ransomware operations of 2025. [...]

⚡ THN Weekly Recap: Router Hacks, PyPI Attacks, New Ransomware Decryptor, and More
2025-03-17 11:25

From sophisticated nation-state campaigns to stealthy malware lurking in unexpected places, this week’s cybersecurity landscape is a reminder that attackers are always evolving. Advanced threat...

SANS Institute Warns of Novel Cloud-Native Ransomware Attacks
2025-03-17 11:00

The latest Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 Cloud Threat Report found that sensitive data is found in 66% of cloud storage buckets. This data is vulnerable to ransomware attacks. The SANS Institute...

Pay, fight, or stall? The dilemma of ransomware negotiations
2025-03-17 06:00

Ransomware negotiations are a high-stakes game where every decision matters. In this Help Net Security video, Kurtis Minder, CEO at GroupSense, takes us inside the world of ransomware...

New Akira ransomware decryptor cracks encryptions keys using GPUs
2025-03-15 14:16

Security researcher Yohanes Nugroho has released a decryptor for the Linux variant of Akira ransomware, which utilizes GPU power to retrieve the decryption key and unlock files for free. [...]

Ransomware gang creates tool to automate VPN brute-force attacks
2025-03-14 16:55

The Black Basta ransomware operation created an automated brute-forcing framework dubbed 'BRUTED' to breach edge networking devices like firewalls and VPNs. [...]

Suspected LockBit ransomware dev extradited to United States
2025-03-14 14:22

A dual Russian-Israeli national, suspected of being a key developer for the LockBit ransomware operation, has been extradited to the United States to face charges. [...]

Live Ransomware Demo: See How Hackers Breach Networks and Demand a Ransom
2025-03-14 11:25

Cyber threats evolve daily. In this live webinar, learn exactly how ransomware attacks unfold—from the initial breach to the moment hackers demand payment. Join Joseph Carson, Delinea’s Chief...

New kids on the ransomware block channel Lockbit to raid Fortinet firewalls
2025-03-14 11:01

It's March already and you haven't patched? Researchers are tracking a newly discovered ransomware group with suspected links to LockBit after a series of intrusions were reported starting in January.…

New SuperBlack ransomware exploits Fortinet auth bypass flaws
2025-03-13 19:57

A new ransomware operator named 'Mora_001' is exploiting two Fortinet vulnerabilities to gain unauthorized access to firewall appliances and deploy a custom ransomware strain dubbed SuperBlack. [...]