The cybersecurity landscape has experienced a dramatic shift as ransomware operators increasingly target Linux and VMware environments, abandoning their traditional focus on Windows systems. Recent threat intelligence indicates that criminal groups are developing sophisticated, Linux-native ransomware specifically engineered to exploit the unique vulnerabilities of enterprise virtualization platforms and cloud infrastructures. This strategic pivot represents a...Read More

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — One year after experiencing a massive ransomware attack, the City of Columbus is making a major move to strengthen its digital defenses. Council approved a $23 million investment into a modern cybersecurity initiative designed to protect against both internal and external threats during its July 14 meeting. The overhaul introduces what...Read More

Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibilityColumbus invests $23 million in cybersecurity upgrades following ransomware attack Tue, 15 Jul 2025 22:14:42 GMT (1752617682915) Gallery – News3 v1.0.0 (common) 14ff985b74c1b5116ae75aaca8a018b45f9c70bf Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. Source link .........................Read More

The FortiGuard Labs team has uncovered a new ransomware variant, identified as “Dark 101,” which aligns with the persistent Dark 101 malware family. This threat is distinguished by its obfuscated .NET binary payload, deliberately engineered to encrypt user files, eliminate built-in Windows recovery routes, and prevent administrative intervention all while coercing victims for ransom in...Read More

A1 Minute! July 15, 2025: UVa’s Starr Hill Pathways helping Charlottesville students; Ransomware attackers identified  The Daily Progress Source link .........................Read More

KnowBe4 released its new report highlighting cybersecurity challenges facing the manufacturing industry. As the most targeted industry for cyberattacks for a fourth consecutive year, the report reveals that the manufacturing sector’s expanding digital footprint is putting operations, intellectual property and economic resilience at risk. A particular concern raised in the report is the persistent threat...Read More

Cybersecurity researchers have shed light on a new ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation called GLOBAL GROUP that has targeted a wide range of sectors in Australia, Brazil, Europe, and the United States since its emergence in early June 2025. GLOBAL GROUP was “promoted on the Ramp4u forum by the threat actor known as ‘$$$,'” EclecticIQ researcher Arda...Read More

An international law enforcement action dismantled a Romanian ransomware gang known as ‘Diskstation,’ which encrypted the systems of several companies in the Lombardy region, paralyzing their businesses. The law enforcement operation codenamed ‘Operation Elicius’ was coordinated by Europol and also involved police forces in France and Romania. Diskstation is a ransomware operation that targets Synology...Read More

(TNS) — Albemarle County authorities have identified the extortion operation behind the June cyberattack attack that took down the internet in county offices and may have exposed both government employee and county resident data. INC Ransom was behind the attack, according to county spokeswoman Abbey Stumpf. ‘Cybersecurity incident’ blamed for Albemarle County internet outage Albemarle...Read More

Participating in a simulated ransomware attack showed up the glaring need for attack response playbooks and insulated clean room recovery facilities, as even immutable backups could contain undetected ransomware-infected data. Cohesity runs Ransomware Resilience Workshops in which participants take on exec roles in a business that experiences a cyberattack that encrypts its data. The business...Read More