Tag: ransomware
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Open-source AdaptixC2 hacking tool has fans in Russian cybercrime underground
Available on GitHub and promoted to professional penetration testers, the tool AdaptixC2 has been used to spread loader malware associated with Russian ransomware groups, researchers said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/open-source-adaptixc2-red-teaming-tool-russian-cybercrime
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Open-source AdaptixC2 hacking tool has fans in Russian cybercrime underground
Available on GitHub and promoted to professional penetration testers, the tool AdaptixC2 has been used to spread loader malware associated with Russian ransomware groups, researchers said. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/open-source-adaptixc2-red-teaming-tool-russian-cybercrime
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Threat Actors Utilize AdaptixC2 for Malicious Payload Delivery
Cybercriminals are abusing AdaptixC2, a legitimate emulation framework, in ransomware campaigns First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/adaptixc2-malicious-payload/
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Cybersecurity management for boards: Metrics that matter
Tags: ai, attack, automation, breach, business, cloud, compliance, control, cyber, cybersecurity, data-breach, deep-fake, detection, dora, finance, firewall, governance, insurance, jobs, metric, mitigation, nis-2, nist, phishing, ransomware, regulation, resilience, risk, scam, soc, threat, trainingWhy does this matter? Resilience aligns with your actual business goals: continuity, trust and long-term value. It reflects your appetite for risk and your ability to adapt. And with regulations like DORA and NIS2 pushing accountability higher up the ladder, your board is on the hook. Financial impact and continuity metrics: You can’t fight cyber…
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Old threats, new consequences: 90% of cyber claims stem from email and remote access
Tags: access, ai, attack, awareness, cisco, ciso, citrix, cloud, communications, control, credentials, cve, cyber, cybersecurity, data, defense, detection, email, encryption, finance, fraud, hacker, insurance, mail, malicious, microsoft, network, phishing, phone, ransomware, risk, sophos, tactics, threat, tool, update, vpn, vulnerability2025 InsurSec Rankings Report, email and remote access remain the most prominent cyber threat vectors, accounting for 90% of cyber insurance claims in 2024.And, no surprise, larger companies continue to get hit hardest. But, interestingly, the virtual private networks (VPNs) many rely on are anything but secure, despite assumptions to the contrary.”We know from our…
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Russian Hackers Exploit Adaptix Pentesting Tool in Ransomware Attacks
Silent Push wars of Russian hackers exploiting Adaptix, a pentesting tool built for Windows, Linux, and macOS, in ransomware campaigns. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/russian-hackers-adaptix-pentest-ransomware/
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Cyber Pros Needed: Securing the Middle Ground
Midsize Businesses Need Skilled Professionals as Threat Actors Shift Their Tactics As large enterprises continue to strengthen their defenses and reduce ransom payouts, ransomware operators are redirecting their attention toward midsize organizations. This shift has increased the urgency for adaptable, well-trained cyber professionals who can tailor enterprise-grade protections. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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Survey Surfaces Rise in Email Security Incidents Tied to Ransomware
A survey of 2,000 senior security decision-makers published this week finds more than three quarters (78%) work for organizations that experienced an email security breach in the past 12 months. Conducted by the market research firm Vanson Bourne on behalf of Barracuda Networks, the survey also finds that on average the cost of recovering from..…
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Survey Surfaces Rise in Email Security Incidents Tied to Ransomware
A survey of 2,000 senior security decision-makers published this week finds more than three quarters (78%) work for organizations that experienced an email security breach in the past 12 months. Conducted by the market research firm Vanson Bourne on behalf of Barracuda Networks, the survey also finds that on average the cost of recovering from..…
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Zehntausende Exchange-Server in Deutschland gefährdet
Tags: access, bsi, cyberattack, DSGVO, germany, Internet, microsoft, ransomware, update, vpn, vulnerabilityDas BSI warnt vor der weiteren Verwendung von Microsofts Exchange-Server 2016 und 2019.Der Support für Microsofts Exchange-Server 2016 und 2019 endete planmäßig am 14. Oktober 2025. Seitdem werden keine Sicherheitsupdates mehr für diese Versionen bereitgestellt. Das Bundesamt für Sicherheit in der Informationstechnik (BSI) hat allerdings festgestellt, dass hierzulande die Mehrheit der rund 33.000 öffentlich zugänglichen…
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New ‘Gentlemen’ RaaS Appears on Hacking Forums, Targeting Windows, Linux and ESXi
Threat intelligence researchers have identified a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called The Gentlemen’s RaaS, being actively recruited on underground hacking forums by an operator using the handle zeta88. The cross-platform threat represents a significant evolution in ransomware capabilities, offering attackers specialized encryption lockers for Windows, Linux, and ESXi systems coded in both Go and C…
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KI 2030: Wenn Maschinen Cybercrime neu erfinden
Bis 2030 werden viele Ransomware- und Datendiebstahlkampagnen vollständig von autonomen KI-Systemen durchgeführt rund um die Uhr, ohne menschliches Zutun. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/ki-2030-wenn-maschinen-cybercrime-neu-erfinden/a42523/
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Ransomware-Attacke auf schwedischen Stromversorger
Der schwedische Stromnetzbetreiber Svenska kraftnät kämpft derzeit mit den Folgen eines Ransomware-Angriffs.Ein kürzlich gemeldeter Cyberangriffe auf den schwedischen Energieversorger Svenska kraftnät sorgt derzeit für Aufsehen, da er eine kritische Infrastruktur betrifft. Am 25. Oktober 2025 listete die Ransomware-Gruppe Everest den staatlichen Stromnetzbetreiber auf ihrer Darknet-Leakseite als Opfer. Die Bande drohte mit der Veröffentlichung von rund…
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Beast Ransomware Targets Active SMB Connections to Infect Entire Networks
A sophisticated ransomware operation known as Beast has emerged as a significant cybersecurity threat, employing aggressive network propagation tactics that leverage Server Message Block (SMB) port scanning to infiltrate and encrypt systems across enterprise environments. The threat group, which evolved from the Monster ransomware strain, has been actively targeting organizations worldwide since its official launch…
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Langsame Reaktion erhöht Ransomware-Risiko um 79 Prozent
Eine Barracuda-Studie zeigt den Zusammenhang zwischen Reaktionszeiten bei E-Mail-Attacken und Ransomware-Infektionen. Kleinunternehmen sind besonders stark betroffen. First seen on it-daily.net Jump to article: www.it-daily.net/it-sicherheit/cybercrime/langsame-reaktion-ransomware-risiko
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Gunra Ransomware Targets Windows and Linux with Dual Encryption
The cybersecurity landscape continues to face persistent threats from emerging ransomware groups, with Gunra representing a significant concern since its emergence in April 2025. This threat actor has launched systematic attacks across multiple industries and geographic regions, including documented incidents in Korea. What makes Gunra particularly noteworthy is its dual-platform capability”, the group distributes separate…
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Everest Leaks ATT Records, Demands $1M for Dublin Airport Passenger Data
Everest ransomware group leaks alleged ATT Carrier data, demands $1 million for Dublin Airport files and $2 million for Air Arabia employee records. First seen on hackread.com Jump to article: hackread.com/everest-att-leak-dublin-airport-data/
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Qilin ransomware abuses WSL to run Linux encryptors in Windows
The Qilin ransomware operation was spotted executing Linux encryptors in Windows using Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) to evade detection by traditional security tools. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/qilin-ransomware-abuses-wsl-to-run-linux-encryptors-in-windows/
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Researchers warn of Qilin ransomware gang after group hit hundreds of orgs this year
In October alone, the suspected Russia-based group added more than 185 victims to its leak site, claiming to be behind recent cybersecurity incidents at Japanese beverage giant Asahi, the Texas city of Sugar Land, a county government in North Carolina and multiple power companies in Texas. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/qilin-ransomware-gang-hits-hundreds-of-orgs-2025
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Ransomware-Erpressungen auf Allzeithoch im Gesundheitswesen
In der aktuellen jährlichen Studie ‘State of Ransomware Healthcare 2025″ untersuchte der Cybersicherheitsanbieter Sophos die Erfahrungen mit Ransomware global bei 292 Gesundheitsdienstleistern. Der Bericht beleuchtet Ursachen, Folgen und die Entwicklung dieser Angriffe. Zudem gibt die Studie Auskunft über bisher unerforschte Bereiche: Dazu gehören organisatorische Faktoren, durch die Gesundheitsorganisationen angreifbar wurden, sowie belastende Auswirkungen auf die IT-…
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Ransomware payments hit record low: only 23% Pay in Q3 2025
Only 23% of ransomware victims paid in Q3 2025, the lowest ever, continuing a six-year decline in payment rates, Coveware reports. Cybersecurity firm Coveware reports that only 23% of ransomware victims paid attackers in Q3 2025, the lowest rate ever recorded. The researchers note this continues a six-year decline in payment rates. After 28% of…
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Ransomware payments hit record low: only 23% Pay in Q3 2025
Only 23% of ransomware victims paid in Q3 2025, the lowest ever, continuing a six-year decline in payment rates, Coveware reports. Cybersecurity firm Coveware reports that only 23% of ransomware victims paid attackers in Q3 2025, the lowest rate ever recorded. The researchers note this continues a six-year decline in payment rates. After 28% of…
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SophosStudie 2025: Ransomware im Gesundheitswesen auf Rekordhoch
Die Ergebnisse basieren auf einer unabhängigen Umfrage, die Sophos gemeinsam mit dem Forschungsunternehmen Vanson Bourne zwischen Januar und März 2025 durchführte. First seen on infopoint-security.de Jump to article: www.infopoint-security.de/sophos-healthcare-studie-2025-ransomware-im-gesundheitswesen-auf-rekordhoch/a42506/
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Immer weniger Unternehmen zahlen Hackern ein Lösegeld
Tags: ransomwareDie Rentabilität von Ransomware-Attacken fällt. Nicht nur zahlen immer weniger Opfer das Lösegeld. Auch die Höhe der Zahlungen ist zuletzt stark gefallen. First seen on golem.de Jump to article: www.golem.de/news/ransomware-immer-weniger-unternehmen-zahlen-hackern-ein-loesegeld-2510-201585.html
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Surprised, Not Surprised, Ransomware Attacks Have Ticked Up
This year to date, ransomware cases have zoomed up 47% over the same period last year, according to data compiled by NordStellar. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/surprised-not-surprised-ransomware-attacks-have-ticked-up/
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Surprised, Not Surprised, Ransomware Attacks Have Ticked Up
This year to date, ransomware cases have zoomed up 47% over the same period last year, according to data compiled by NordStellar. First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2025/10/surprised-not-surprised-ransomware-attacks-have-ticked-up/
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Sweden’s power grid operator confirms data breach claimed by ransomware gang
The utility responsible for operating Sweden’s power grid is investigating a data breach after a ransomware group threatened to leak hundreds of gigabytes of purportedly stolen internal data. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/sweden-power-grid-operator-data