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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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Revelation: New Petya is Actually a Destructive Wiper Malware, Not Ransomware

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…

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[Video] Ukrainian Authorities Capture Servers from Software Company Tied to NotPetya Cyberattack

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…

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New Ransomware Poses Risk of Exposing Your Online Activity and Private Photos to Friends

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…

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