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StoneDrill Disk Wiping Malware Discovered Targeting European Industries

A newly identified disk-wiping malware known as StoneDrill has emerged, targeting a petroleum company in Europe. This malware bears similarities to the infamous Shamoon, which notoriously deleted data from 35,000 computers at Saudi Arabia’s national oil company back in 2012. Disk-wiping malware like StoneDrill can inflict severe damage on organizations…

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Iran Conflict Heightens Cybersecurity Threats in Healthcare

Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks, Fraud Management & Cybercrime, Healthcare <span class=”article-sub-title”>Experts Caution Against DDoS, Ransomware, and Other Cyber Threats in Healthcare</span> <span class=”article-byline”> <a class=”author-link” href=””>Marianne Kolbasuk McGee</a> (<a href=””><i class=”fa fa-twitter”/>HealthInfoSec</a>) • <span class=”text-nowrap”>March 2, 2026</span> <a href=”#disqus_thread”/> </span> <figure> <img src=”” alt=”Iran Conflict Elevates Cyber Risk for Healthcare”…

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INTERPOL Apprehends 574 Individuals in Africa; Ukrainian Ransomware Associate Admits Guilt

In a significant law enforcement operation coordinated by INTERPOL, authorities across 19 countries have successfully arrested 574 individuals and recovered $3 million as part of an intensified effort against cybercrime networks in Africa. Dubbed Operation Sentinel, the operation took place from October 27 to November 27, 2025, focusing primarily on…

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WannaCry Kill Switch Activated? The Threat Isn’t Over—Introducing WannaCry 2.0 Ransomware!

WannaCry Ransomware Attack: Update on the Ongoing Threat In recent days, the cybersecurity community has been closely monitoring the developments surrounding the WannaCry ransomware. While initial reports indicated that a 22-year-old British security researcher successfully deployed a “kill switch” to halt the spread of the malware, the reality is more…

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Marquis Files Lawsuit Against SonicWall Over 2025 Firewall Data Breach

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…

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New Fileless Ransomware with Code Injection Capabilities Discovered in the Wild

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,…

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From Ransomware to Residency: Unveiling the Rise of the Digital Parasite

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…

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