India leads global malware attack list as AI-driven ransomware escalates: Acronis report The Times of India Source link .........................Read More
Published On : 2025-08-22 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 Charon Ransomware...Read More
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Data from 2.7 million people were exposed after a ransomware attack on kidney care provider DaVita this spring, according to a report to federal regulators. DaVita determined in April that an unauthorized user had gained...Read More
Despite the attack, DaVita said it ensured continuous patient care across nearly 3,000 clinics while notifying affected patients and offering free credit monitoring services. A ransomware attack against dialysis provider DaVita has exposed the personal data of 2.7 million people, according to a notice on the US health department’s website. The company first disclosed the...Read More
A sophisticated new ransomware strain named BQTLOCK has emerged in the cyberthreat landscape since mid-July 2025, operating under a comprehensive Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) model that democratizes access to advanced encryption capabilities for cybercriminals. The malware, associated with ‘ZerodayX’, the alleged leader of the pro-Palestinian hacktivist group Liwaa Mohammed, represents a concerning evolution in ransomware distribution and...Read More
Inotiv, a pharmaceutical firm, was hit with a ransomware attack. The organization became aware of the incident on August 8, 2025, and filed a report with the SEC on August 18, 2025. According to the filing, the organization has experienced disruptions to business operations as a result of this event, and it anticipates more disruptions...Read More
Kidney dialysis firm DaVita has confirmed that a ransomware gang that breached its network stole the personal and health information of nearly 2.7 million individuals. DaVita serves over 265,400 patients across 3,113 outpatient dialysis centers, 2,660 in the United States, and 453 centers in 13 other countries worldwide. The company reported revenues of over $12...Read More
Telecommunications giant Colt Technology Services has confirmed that customer data was compromised in a sophisticated cyber attack that began on August 12, 2025. The company disclosed that threat actors accessed sensitive files containing customer information and subsequently posted document titles on the dark web, prompting immediate containment measures and law enforcement notification. Key Takeaways1. Colt...Read More
In the shadowy world of cybercrime, telecommunications giant Colt Technology Services has become the latest victim of a sophisticated ransomware assault, confirming that sensitive customer data was indeed compromised in an attack claimed by the WarLock ransomware group. The London-based firm, which provides network and voice services to businesses across Europe, Asia, and North America,...Read More
Industrial technology company Colt has confirmed that a recent ransomware attack on its business support systems resulted in the theft of customer data, marking the latest in a series of high-profile cybersecurity incidents affecting critical infrastructure providers. The company disclosed that threat actors successfully accessed files containing customer-related information, prompting immediate containment measures and ongoing...Read More
