Tag RansomHub

British Police Dismantle Spider Silk Operation, Arresting Four Suspects in England

Cybercrime, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Geo Focus: The United Kingdom Arrests Made in Connection with April Ransomware Strikes Against M&S, Co-Op, and Harrods Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • July 10, 2025 Image: Andy Sutherland/Shutterstock British authorities have apprehended four individuals linked to a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents affecting top-tier…

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Honor Among Thieves: The M&S Hacking Group Sparks Turf War

Cybercriminal Landscape Shifting as DragonForce Targets RansomHub Affiliates Recent developments in the cybercrime realm have emerged, with the hacking group DragonForce reportedly targeting affiliates of RansomHub in a move that raises concerns over the stability within the ransomware ecosystem. Genevieve Stark, head of cybercrime analysis at Google Threat Intelligence Group,…

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LockBit Leaks Expose Efforts to Recruit Ransomware Newcomers

Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Ransomware ‘Lite Panel’ Provides Easy Entry for Ransomware Operators at $777, Reports Researcher Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • May 16, 2025 Ransomware groups are continually evolving their strategies to extort organizations, both large and small. The introduction of a more accessible “lite” version of LockBit’s ransomware-as-a-service…

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Beware: Browser Searches Can Lead to Ransomware Risks

The landscape of cybersecurity is witnessing a concerning evolution as recent reports indicate a surge in ransomware attacks. Traditionally, these attacks have been directed at individuals, corporations, and governmental bodies. However, cybersecurity specialists are now drawing attention to an alarming new tactic: the distribution of ransomware through online search queries.…

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