A sophisticated new ransomware strain has emerged in the cybersecurity landscape, demonstrating advanced evasion techniques and destructive capabilities that pose significant risks to organizations worldwide. The Dark 101 ransomware represents a concerning evolution in malware design, utilizing an obfuscated .NET binary to execute a multi-stage attack that systematically dismantles victim systems’ recovery mechanisms while ensuring...Read More
Italian State Police, working alongside French and Romanian authorities, have successfully dismantled a sophisticated ransomware operation known as “Diskstation” that specifically targeted Synology Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems worldwide. The international investigation, coordinated by EUROPOL and led by Milan’s Cybersecurity Operations Center, resulted in the arrest of several Romanian nationals and exposed a criminal network...Read More
Albemarle County, Virginia, has fallen victim to a sophisticated ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of county residents, local government employees, and public school staff. The cybercriminal operation successfully infiltrated the county’s network infrastructure, forcing officials to launch an extensive incident response protocol involving federal law enforcement agencies. The attack represents a significant breach...Read More
Ransomware continues to be one of the most disruptive and costly threats facing organisations today, writes By Nemanja Krstić, operations manager: managed security services at Galix. With attacks capable of halting operations, damaging brand reputations, and draining financial resources, the risk is not only real; it’s escalating. In this climate, businesses must shift from reactive...Read More
This article was written in partnership with Alistair Fleming, Helen Clarke, Phillip Magness and Jaana Davidsson of Johnson Winter Slattery. Ransomware and data extortion attacks are unfortunately becoming increasingly common (see for example, high profile attacks on Canva,1 Latitude Financial2 and recently the Legal Practice Board of Western Australia).3 These attacks typically involve a party...Read More
Redazione RHC : 16 July 2025 07:26 By Cyber Defense Center Maticmind (Andrea Mariucci, Riccardo Michetti, Federico Savastano, Ada Spinelli) The Scattered Spider threat actor, UNC9344, made its appearance in 2022 with two targeted attacks on Caesars and MGM casinos. Belonging to the informal group “The Com,” UNC3944 is known for its sophisticated social engineering tactics and...Read More
New research from Secureframe has identified ransomware, artificial intelligence-powered attacks, and social engineering as the predominant drivers behind the most costly cyberattacks in 2025. Persistent threats The study, which analysed over two years of breach data spanning multiple industries and geographies, found that ransomware continues to top the list of cyber threats. Attackers are increasingly...Read More
A sophisticated new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called GLOBAL GROUP has emerged, featuring AI-powered negotiation systems and mobile control panels for affiliates. The group, operated by threat actor “$$$,” has already compromised 17 victims across healthcare, automotive, and industrial sectors in the United States, Europe, and Australia since its June 2025 launch. Advanced Technical Infrastructure Exposed...Read More
U.S. residents who received a notice from The Paradies Shops LLC about a 2020 data breach may qualify to claim up to $25,000 from a class action settlement. The Paradies Shops LLC agreed to pay $6.88 million to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging negligence and other claims related to a ransomware attack that exposed...Read More
