US retailers should “take note”, Google is warning Scattered Spider was seen targeting multiple US retailers this year The group has been on a “long hiatus” Scattered Spider, a known ransomware collective, is widening its target scope, no longer focusing exclusively on UK firms. This is according to Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (TIG), who told...Read More

A new study from Comparitech, based on data collected from 2,600 attacks between 2018 and 2023, shows the average time for a US company to report a data breach following a ransomware attack is 4.1 months. From 2018 to 2023, the average time to report a ransomware breach has increased, rising from 2.1 months in...Read More

Published On : 2025-05-15 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: MS WindowsTarget Geography: Turkey, USATarget Industry: Business Services, Hospital, Software....Read More

The ransomware landscape has entered a “post-trust ecosystem,” where fragmented and increasingly mistrustful cybercrime groups operate in a climate of heightened law enforcement scrutiny, according to William Lyne of the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA). The result is a more unpredictable and potentially more perilous threat environment for organizations worldwide. In recent years, a series...Read More

The UK retail sector is reeling from a coordinated series of cyberattacks attributed to the DragonForce ransomware group, which has targeted some of Britain’s most iconic retailers including Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods. The attacks, which began in late April 2025, represent a significant escalation in both scope and sophistication of ransomware operations targeting...Read More

Companies need a comprehensive approach that integrates detection, containment and response. Ransomware has become the cornerstone of cyber crime, with attackers evolving their tactics to bypass defences and cause widespread disruption. Organisations face significant challenges as ransomware continues to exploit weaknesses in security measures and operational processes. A more targeted understanding of these vulnerabilities is...Read More

Morphisec has announced the launch of its KICKSTART Channel Program aimed at empowering channel partners with resources to strengthen ransomware prevention and exposure management capabilities. The initiative introduces a partnership framework for Managed Security Services Providers (MSSPs), Value-Added Resellers (VARs), Distributors, Systems Integrators, Referral Partners, and Technology Partners. Morphisec has structured the KICKSTART Channel Program...Read More

SAULT STE. MARIE, Mich. (WBUP/WJMN) — After Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians staff failed to make a class action settlement payment, the tribe’s board has accepted the resignations of four top executives. These resignations include the tribe’s Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel and the Kewadin Casinos Chief Financial Officer. They...Read More

Ransomware is already a horrible blight on the tech world. These insidious programs are designed especially to hold your computer and its data hostage. Criminal hackers and the likes will then use this to extort money or further information from the victims. Of course security protections against things like ransomware are always being worked on,...Read More

Silent infiltration: Ransomware gangs breach overlooked systems linking industry’s digital nerve center  Asaase Radio Source link .........................Read More