Tag: ransom
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Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices.
Governments look at banning ransom payments in face of increasingly sophisticated threats. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/07/pay-up-or-not-ransomware-surge-has-victims-facing-tough-choices/
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Pay up or not? Ransomware surge has victims facing tough choices
Governments look at banning ransom payments in face of increasingly sophisticated threats. First seen on arstechnica.com Jump to article: arstechnica.com/security/2026/07/pay-up-or-not-ransomware-surge-has-victims-facing-tough-choices/
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Savi’s app aims to protect consumers from realistic AI scams like kidnappers demanding ransom
The company just raised $7 million in seed funding, and is launching its app for iPhone and Android on Tuesday. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/07/07/savis-app-aims-to-protect-consumers-from-realistic-ai-scams-like-kidnappers-demanding-ransom/
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U.S. Government Agency Paid $1M to Data Extortion Group Kairos
Tags: blockchain, data, data-breach, extortion, government, group, ransom, ransomware, theft, threatA U.S. government agency paid $1M to Kairos, a group focused on data theft and extortion rather than ransomware, Ransom-ISAC reports. A new case study from Ransom-ISAC reconstructs a complete data-extortion incident involving a U.S. government body and a threat actor called Kairos, using a leaked negotiation transcript and blockchain tracing of the ransom payment.…
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U.S. Government Entity Paid Kairos $1 Million in Data-Theft Extortion Case
Tags: blockchain, breach, data, data-breach, extortion, government, group, ransom, ransomware, theftA U.S. government entity paid about $1 million to keep stolen files from being leaked, according to a new case study by Rakesh Krishnan for Ransom-ISAC, built on a leaked negotiation chat and the blockchain trail the payment left.The odd part: the group that took the money calls itself Kairos, but it may not be…
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FortiBleed Hacks Tied to INC Ransom and Lynx Operation
Theat Actor Accessed INC and Lynx Ransom Negotiation Panels. SOCRadar linked the FortiBleed credential-harvesting operation to ransomware groups INC Ransom and Lynx, citing evidence that a sophisticated initial access broker compromised more than 430,000 FortiGate firewalls, prioritized high-value organizations and enabled ransomware attacks against governments, critical infrastructure and major enterprises. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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FortiBleed Credential Theft Connected to INC and Lynx Ransomware
FortiBleed, the Fortinet credential theft campaign, is now connected to INC Ransom and Lynx, with a Nextcloud zero-day vulnerability also under investigation. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/fortibleed-credential-theft-in-lynx-ransomware/
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Scattered Spider suspect extradited over $8 million ransom scheme
A suspected Scattered Spider member has been extradited to the United States to face charges linked to cyberattacks against U.S. companies, including the breach of a luxury … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/07/02/scattered-spider-criminal-group-suspect-extradited/
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430,000 FortiGate Devices Exposed in FortiBleed Ransomware Link
FortiBleed exposed 430,000 FortiGate firewalls, linked to INC Ransom and Lynx, enabling domain compromise and at least 12 ransomware attacks. SOCRadar’s Threat Research Unit has connected FortiBleed, a large-scale campaign that harvested credentials from over 430,000 FortiGate firewalls worldwide, directly to two active ransomware operations: INC Ransom and Lynx. The link isn’t circumstantial. An operator…
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430,000 FortiGate Devices Exposed in FortiBleed Ransomware Link
FortiBleed exposed 430,000 FortiGate firewalls, linked to INC Ransom and Lynx, enabling domain compromise and at least 12 ransomware attacks. SOCRadar’s Threat Research Unit has connected FortiBleed, a large-scale campaign that harvested credentials from over 430,000 FortiGate firewalls worldwide, directly to two active ransomware operations: INC Ransom and Lynx. The link isn’t circumstantial. An operator…
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FortiBleed Campaign Linked to INC and Lynx Ransomware Operations
A direct operational link between the large-scale FortiBleed credential-harvesting campaign and two active ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups: INC Ransom and Lynx. This finding provides the first confirmed evidence that mass theft of FortiGate credentials is being integrated into ransomware deployment processes, significantly increasing the threat posed by exposed firewall infrastructure. FortiBleed Campaign Linked to INC and…
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Blackfield ransomware asks Nidec Corporation for $2 million ransom
The Blackfield ransomware gang is asking for a $2 million ransom from Nidec Corporation, a large Japanese manufacturer of electronic components for automotive and computing applications. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/blackfield-ransomware-asks-nidec-corporation-for-2-million-ransom/
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New Prinz Eugen ransomware targets recent files, avoids ransom notes
First seen on scworld.com Jump to article: www.scworld.com/brief/new-prinz-eugen-ransomware-targets-recent-files-avoids-ransom-notes
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Prinz Eugen Ransomware Hits Recent Files First and Skips Ransom Notes
Prinz Eugen ransomware prioritizes recently modified files and leaves no ransom note on disk, creating new pressure on backup windows, endpoint alerts, and incident response playbooks. The post Prinz Eugen Ransomware Hits Recent Files First and Skips Ransom Notes appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-prinz-eugen-ransomware-recent-files/
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New Prinz Eugen ransomware prioritizes recent files for encryption
A new ransomware operation named ‘Prinz Eugen’ prioritizes recently modified files for encryption and leaves no ransom note on the system. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/new-prinz-eugen-ransomware-prioritizes-recent-files-for-encryption/
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INC Ransomware Uses Double Extortion and Printer Ransom Notes to Pressure Victims
INC has matured from an emerging RaaS operation into one of 2026’s most active ransomware families, claiming more than 800 victims since 2023 and capitalizing on disruption among competitors to expand its affiliate base. The group’s recent campaigns demonstrate both incremental tooling refinement and novel pressure tactics: double extortion of stolen data combined with automated…
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FulcrumSec Targets Novo Nordisk, Leaks Clinical and Research Data
FulcrumSec leaked data stolen from Novo Nordisk, claiming to have exfiltrated 1.3TB, including clinical records and AI research assets. On June 15, 2026, a data-theft extortion group calling itself FulcrumSec began leaking files from Novo Nordisk, the Danish maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, after the company refused a $25 million ransom demand. The attackers claimed…
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iRhythm Hit by Cyberattack, Patient Data Stolen and Ransom Demanded
iRhythm disclosed a cyberattack via third-party apps where patient and proprietary data was stolen, followed by a ransom demand. iRhythm Technologies is a U.S.-based digital healthcare company specializing in remote cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia detection. Its best-known product is the Zio, a wearable patch that continuously records a patient’s heart rhythm for up to several…
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Nintendo Alleged Data Breach: Threat Actor Demands $2M Ransom
Nintendo faces an alleged data extortion incident involving HR records, internal reports, and potential exposure of third-party vendors. The post Nintendo Alleged Data Breach: Threat Actor Demands $2M Ransom appeared first on TechRepublic. First seen on techrepublic.com Jump to article: www.techrepublic.com/article/news-nintendo-alleged-data-leak-third-party-risk/
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Extradited Ukrainian Man Admits Role in Conti Ransomware Attacks
Ukrainian national Oleksii Lytvynenko has pleaded guilty in the US to wire fraud conspiracy linked to Conti ransomware, which hit more than 1,000 victims and generated at least $150 million in ransom payments. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/extradited-ukrainian-admits-conti-ransomware-attacks/
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Silent Ransom Group: what you need to know
Most extortion gangs hide behind a keyboard. Silent Ransom Group will phone your staff pretending to be IT support – and if that fails, send someone to your office in person to plug in a USB stick. First seen on fortra.com Jump to article: www.fortra.com/blog/silent-ransom-group-what-you-need-know
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Silent Ransom Group Hits US Law Firms in Escalating Extortion Attacks
The financially motivated group is combining vishing, IT impersonation, and in-person office intrusions to steal data and extort victims. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/silent-ransom-us-law-firms-extortion-attacks
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Silent Ransom Group Uses Fast Flux Botnet to Hide Law Firm Leak Sites
Cybersecurity firm Resecurity reports Silent Ransom Group is using a fast flux botnet to hide data leak sites while targeting law firms with theft and vishing. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/silent-ransom-group-fast-flux-botnet-leak-sites/
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Hacked, leaked, and held for ransom: the worst breaches of 2026 so far
From a massive DOGE data breach and the hacking of critical energy and water systems to the hack of an FBI surveillance system, here are the most damaging security incidents and data breaches of 2026. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/06/07/the-worst-hacks-and-breaches-of-2026-so-far/
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UNC3753 Targets US Law Firms with Vishing, RMM Tools, and Physical Break-Ins
Threat cluster UNC3753, widely tracked as Silent Ransom Group or Luna Moth, is actively targeting professional, legal, and financial services in the United States. According to Mandiant’s Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG), this financially motivated campaign leverages a highly effective combination of voice phishing, remote monitoring and management abuse, and unprecedented physical office intrusions. Attackers…
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Silent Ransom Group (SRG): Switching To DNS Fast Flux Infrastructure
Tags: attack, cybersecurity, data-breach, dns, group, infrastructure, intelligence, law, malicious, network, ransomResearchers exposed the Silent Ransom Group ‘s Fast Flux infrastructure as the FBI warns of ongoing attacks targeting U.S. law firms and businesses. Resecurity uncovered the Silent Ransom Group (SRG)’s Fast Flux network infrastructure and shares available intelligence with the cybersecurity community to disrupt their malicious activities and enable ISP/DNS providers to counter this threat.…
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Google and FBI warn of ransomware group that sends fake IT workers to hack victims in person
Cybercriminals, part of a gang known as Silent Ransom Group, have sent people pretending to be IT support employees to law firms’ offices, where the criminals have stolen data using USB drives or remote access tools. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2026/06/05/google-and-fbi-warn-of-ransomware-group-that-sends-fake-it-workers-to-hack-victims-in-person/