Third Party Risk Management, Data Security, Governance & Risk Management Lawsuit Alleges SonicWall Cloud Backup Vulnerability Led to Ransomware Attack on Marquis Michael Novinson (@MichaelNovinson) • February 25, 2026 Marquis Software Solutions has initiated legal action against SonicWall, asserting that the company inadequately represented the seriousness of a breach in…
Emerging Threat: Fileless Ransomware “Sorebrect” Targets Enterprises Cybercriminals are evolving, leveraging increasingly sophisticated tactics to execute attacks. A recent report highlights the emergence of a fileless ransomware strain known as “Sorebrect.” Unlike traditional ransomware, which often relies on files to infect systems, Sorebrect injects malicious code directly into legitimate processes,…
Recent analyses by Picus Labs raise critical questions about the current landscape of cybersecurity threats, particularly the evolving methods employed by attackers. The findings from the Red Report 2026 indicate a distinct shift away from traditional ransomware tactics. With over 1.1 million malicious files examined and 15.5 million adversarial actions…
Shadow Brokers Threatens to Reveal NSA Hacker Identity Amid Price Hike for Cyberweapons In a surprising development, the Shadow Brokers, a well-known hacking collective responsible for leaking U.S. cyberweapons, has issued a threat to unveil the identity of a former hacker associated with the NSA’s elite Equation Group. This group…
Recent reports indicate that the significant malware outbreak observed on Tuesday is not primarily attributed to a standard ransomware attack. Widely known as the Petya ransomware incident, which began infecting systems across numerous countries including Russia, Ukraine, and the United States, demands a ransom of approximately $300. However, experts are…
Ukrainian Police Conduct Raids Linked to NotPetya Ransomware Incident The Ukrainian National Police recently enacted a significant operation targeting the company behind the M.E.Doc accounting software, which has been implicated in the widespread NotPetya ransomware outbreak that has affected numerous major corporations worldwide. A video released by the police depicts…
In recent developments following notorious ransomware threats like WannaCry and Petya, a sophisticated new strain of malware has emerged, specifically targeting Android users through deceptive applications on the Google Play Store. This new malware, known as LeakerLocker, diverges from conventional ransomware methods by not encrypting files. Instead, it stealthily gathers…
Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Identity & Access Management, Ransomware Critical Vulnerability Could Provide Attackers Access to Clinical Networks Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 20, 2026 The Department of Health and Human Services along with industry officials are advising healthcare organizations to patch a critical flaw in BeyondTrust’s remote support…
Business Continuity Management / Disaster Recovery, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Governance & Risk Management Hospitals Remain Operational as University of Mississippi Medical Center Cancels Elective Procedures Following Cyberattack; FBI Involved Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • February 19, 2026 The University of Mississippi Medical Center is currently addressing the implications of…
