Cybersecurity researchers at AttackIQ have meticulously emulated the intricate tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of the VanHelsing ransomware, a potent ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation that surfaced in March 2025. This cyber threat has rapidly gained notoriety within the cybercriminal underworld for its advanced cross-platform capabilities and aggressive double extortion model. VanHelsing targets a wide array of...Read More
At least two different cybercrime groups BianLian and RansomExx are said to have exploited a recently disclosed security flaw in SAP NetWeaver tracked as CVE-2025-31324, indicating that multiple threat actors are taking advantage of the bug. Cybersecurity firm ReliaQuest, in a new update published today, said it uncovered evidence suggesting involvement from the BianLian data...Read More
Cybersecurity experts have successfully emulated the behaviors of VanHelsing, a sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) operation that emerged in March 2025 and has rapidly gained notoriety in cybercriminal circles. The ransomware employs a double extortion model, encrypting victims’ files with the Curve25519 and ChaCha20 algorithms while simultaneously exfiltrating sensitive data and threatening public disclosure if ransom demands...Read More
ESET, a global leader in cybersecurity, is proud to announce that ESET Ransomware Remediation has won a 2025 SC Award for Best Business Continuity, Disaster, Ransomware Recovery Solution. Presented on April 29 during the SC Awards Reception at RSAC 2025, this award recognizes ESET’s advanced Ransomware Remediation technology and its pivotal role in helping organizations...Read More
Co-op narrowly averted being locked out of its computer systems during the cyber attack that saw customer data stolen and store shelves left bare, the hackers who claim responsibility have told the BBC. The revelation could help explain why Co-op has started to recover more quickly than fellow retailer M&S, which had its systems more...Read More
ANNAPOLIS, Md. – Anne Arundel County Government and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health is providing notice of a recent event that may impact the confidentiality of information related to certain individuals who received treatment and related services at the Department of Health. On February 22, 2025, the county became aware of suspicious activity...Read More
England’s National Health Service (NHS) has urged its suppliers to commit to strong cybersecurity practices amid increased cyber threats to patients and services. The voluntary cybersecurity charter aims to better protect the NHS from growing cyber threats via its supply chain, including ransomware. The open letter to current and prospective NHS suppliers noted that the...Read More
A dangerous ransomware operation dubbed Interlock has escalated its focus on defense contractors and their supply chains, jeopardizing sensitive military logistics, intellectual property, and national security. First observed in September 2024, the group employs “big-game hunting” tactics-targeting high-value organizations-and double extortion, stealing data before encrypting systems. Recent victims include AMTEC, a U.S.-based manufacturer of lethal...Read More
The percentage of companies impacted by ransomware attacks has slightly declined from 75% to 69%, but the threat remains substantial, according to a report from Veeam. This decrease is attributed to improved preparation and resilience practices, as well as increased collaboration between IT and security teams. However, as ransomware attacks from both established groups and...Read More
Three major British retailers recently attacked, resulting in huge damage. Now the self-same scum’s spotlighting stores in the States. Google’s Mandiant threat intelligence team issued this dire warning yesterday. The scrotes appear to be UNC3944, a/k/a “Scattered Spider,” a casual confederacy of criminals wielding DragonForce ransomware.“Shields up, U.S. retailers,” quipped Mandiant’s chief analyst. In today’s SB Blogwatch, we...Read More
