A new ransomware variant, dubbed DEVMAN, has surfaced in the cyberthreat landscape, showcasing a complex lineage tied to the notorious DragonForce family. Built on a foundation of DragonForce and Conti codebases, DEVMAN introduces unique identifiers such as the .DEVMAN file extension and distinct behavioral traits, setting it apart while retaining core similarities with its predecessors....Read More

Global automation systems manufacturer Johnson Controls on June 30 notified “certain individuals” affected by a 2023 ransomware attack attributed to the Dark Angels that compromised its ESXi servers and forced the company to take down its systems.Based on the investigation conducted after Johnson Controls learned of the incident in September 2023, the company determined that...Read More

A Russia-based company providing technical tools to ransomware gangs and digital drug dealers was sanctioned by the U.S. Treasury Department on Tuesday.  Aeza Group is a bulletproof hosting (BPH) services provider, the department said, that allows cybercriminals to avoid law enforcement while renting IP addresses, servers and domains used for disseminating malware, supporting darknet markets...Read More

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned Russian hosting company Aeza Group and four operators for allegedly acting as a bulletproof hosting company for ransomware gangs, infostealer operations, darknet drug markets, and Russian disinformation campaigns. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) claims that Aeza’s services were utilized by the BianLian ransomware gang,...Read More

A Swiss National Flag waves as a pedestrian crosses the dreirosenbruecke or three roses Bridge in Basel,Switzerland. Swiss privacy law applies to all global users of a Swiss-based service, not just those in the region.(Photo by Michele Tantussi/Getty Images) Source link .........................Read More

Russian Bulletproof Host Also Designated a Front Company in the UK David Perera (@daveperera) • July 1, 2025     Image: Shutterstock The United States cut off from the U.S.-dominated international financial system a Russian provider of digital infrastructure to cybercriminal groups, accusing St. Petersburg-based Aeza Group of hosting infostealers and ransomware operations. See Also:...Read More

LAWRENCE — Around $1 billion gets paid by victims of ransomware attacks each year. But is payment the right strategy? “In the short run, paying the ransom is often the easiest way out. Yet by paying the ransom, you are encouraging hackers to come back, not just for you but for everyone else,” said Debabrata...Read More

Ransomware operators Sarcoma recently breached Radix As a result, Swiss government files were posted on the dark web Radix claims it retained intact backups Multiple agencies of the Swiss federal government were affected by a supply chain attack that trickled down from Radix, a non-profit organization in the health promotion sector. A short announcement published...Read More

Building automation giant Johnson Controls is notifying individuals whose data was stolen in a massive ransomware attack that impacted the company’s operations worldwide in September 2023. Johnson Controls is a multinational conglomerate that develops and manufactures industrial control systems, security equipment, HVAC systems, and fire safety equipment for buildings. The company employs over 100,000 people...Read More

Qilin was the top ransomware group for the second time in three months in June, suggesting that the group may be strongly benefiting from the turmoil that knocked RansomHub offline at the beginning of April.  RansomHub was the top ransomware group for more than a year until rival DragonForce claimed to be taking over its...Read More