Security leaders in Australia however are grappling with a unique set of challenges spurred on by moving regulatory goalposts, compliance scrutiny and an uptick of ransomware attacks targeting our shores, said Arctic Wolf A/NZ director of security services, Mark Thomas. The ransomware reporting rules will “add a layer of complexity that businesses must consider when facing...Read More
Published On : 2025-05-29 Ransomware of the week CYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team would like to highlight ransomware trends and insights gathered while monitoring various forums. This includes multiple – industries, geography, and technology – that could be relevant to your organization. Type: RansomwareTarget Technologies: Windows IntroductionCYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team has found RedFox Ransomware...Read More
Thanks to intensified activity on the part of law enforcement agencies worldwide – resulting in the shutdown of highly profitable and destructive ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups such as LockBit – we’ve seen some encouraging signs within the ongoing fight against ransomware threats. Annual ransomware payment totals fell from $1.25 billion in 2023 to $813.55 million last...Read More
AI is everywhere and increasingly showing up on the wrong side of the fight. In the world of ransomware, attackers are now using AI to speed up, scale, and sharpen their assaults. That shift is pushing defenders to rethink their approach.Delinea’s 2025 State of Ransomware Report, Adapting with Agility to a Fast-Changing Threat Landscape, shows...Read More
Victoria’s Secret has taken down its U.S. website and says some in-store services will also be unavailable as it addresses an unspecified “security incident.” A message to customers remained in place of the popular lingerie brand’s normal shopping site Thursday, stating that the Ohio-based company had halted these operations “as a precaution.” “Our team is...Read More
Politicians are demanding action following the Nova Scotia Power ransomware attack, with the Liberals calling for an emergency meeting with the utility’s executives. Interim Liberal Leader Derek Mombourquette said Thursday the matter is an urgent one considering the personal information of 280,000 customers has been compromised. Mombourquette said Nova Scotians deserve answers and the utility’s executives should...Read More
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, protecting Windows servers from ransomware has become increasingly critical as these attacks continue to surge alarmingly. Ransomware attacks have increased by 435% since 2020, with organizations facing increasingly sophisticated attack methods. As these threats become complex, understanding the primary attack vectors and implementing robust protection strategies has become...Read More
Reports are emerging that the LockBit ransomware group has experienced a data breach. This breach has exposed information on the group’s inner workings, including: Ransomware build records Conversation transcripts between affiliates and victims Configuration data This leak reveals unprecedented intelligence into the operations of one of the most prolific ransomware groups. Although the leaked files were created...Read More
In a two UK-based universities have fallen victim to a sophisticated Remote Access Trojan (RAT) dubbed NodeSnake within the past two months. According to analysis by Quorum Cyber’s Threat Intelligence (QCTI) team Report, this malware, likely deployed by the ransomware group Interlock, showcases advanced capabilities for persistent access and network infiltration. Emerging Threat Targets Higher...Read More
