The LockBit ransomware group has re-emerged on the dark web just days after an international law enforcement operation disrupted its operations by seizing control of critical infrastructure. This resurgence underscores the persistent threat posed by this malicious entity, known for its sophisticated attacks and extortion tactics. Recent developments indicate that…
Cybersecurity professionals are on high alert as a group with alleged connections to the notorious Cl0p ransomware gang has been sending a series of emails to businesses, threatening to expose data purportedly stolen from Oracle’s E-Business Suite. This software is widely used for managing critical business operations, including finance and…
In a worrying trend for the cybersecurity landscape, Japanese companies are becoming prime targets for ransomware attacks, according to experts from Nihon Cyber Defence (NCD), based in Tokyo. Their vulnerability is exacerbated by inadequate defenses and a tendency among numerous organizations to comply with ransom demands through undisclosed channels. This…
Recent developments have drawn the attention of cybersecurity experts worldwide, as the Five Eyes nations—comprising Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States—issued a comprehensive advisory on rising cyber threats linked to Russian state-sponsored actors and criminal syndicates. This advisory underscores the heightened risk posed to critical…
A Hive ransomware incident recently targeted an unspecified organization, leveraging vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server known as “ProxyShell” to conduct a swift attack that culminated in network encryption within 72 hours of initial compromise. This information was shared by Nadav Ovadia, a security researcher from Varonis, in a detailed post-mortem…
The FBI has issued a warning regarding the BlackCat ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS), which has reportedly impacted at least 60 organizations globally since its debut in November 2021. This sophisticated malware, also referred to as ALPHV or Noberus, is notably the first ransomware developed using the Rust programming language, renowned for its…
WestJet, a prominent Canadian airline headquartered in Calgary, has confirmed a cybersecurity breach that compromised the personal information of several passengers. The incident came to light on June 13, 2025, prompting the airline to release an initial advisory shortly thereafter. The breach was identified when WestJet noticed unusual activity within…
Recent research has revealed that the notorious ransomware group known as Conti continues to target various organizations despite experiencing a substantial data breach of its own earlier this year. This information underscores the resilience of Conti, which is believed to be orchestrated by a Russian cyber actor identified as Gold…
A new variant of ransomware known as HelloXD is actively targeting both Windows and Linux systems, alongside deploying a backdoor that allows attackers ongoing remote access to compromised machines. This underscores a concerning trend in ransomware threats, where operators are not only encrypting data but also setting up mechanisms for…
