[ad_1] Toronto, Ontario — More than 300 auto recycling businesses in North America were hit by a cyberattack on August 6. The attack targeted companies using SimpleHelp, a program that allows remote access to computer systems. Victims saw their digital databases scrambled and received ransom notes demanding payment in bitcoin in exchange for restored access....Read More

[ad_1] The Crypto24 ransomware group has been using custom utilities to evade security solutions on breached networks, exfiltrate data, and encrypt files. The threat group’s earliest activity was reported on BleepingComputer forums in September 2024, though it never reached notable levels of notoriety. According to Trend Micro researchers tracking Crypto24’s operations, the hackers have hit several large organizations in...Read More

[ad_1] Published On : 2025-08-15 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: Windows IntroductionCYFIRMA Research and Advisory Team has found Jackpot...Read More

[ad_1] Federal and state authorities reportedly are investigating a ransomware attack on a Utah county government that resulted in the leak of more than 2 million files, including sensitive material on a high-profile murder case. Hackers also released jail floor plans, crime scene photos and warrants issued by law enforcement. A ransomware gang known as...Read More

[ad_1] Ransomware and infostealer threats are evolving faster than most organizations can adapt. While security teams have invested heavily in ransomware resilience, particularly through backup and recovery systems, Picus Security’s Blue Report 2025 shows that today’s most damaging attacks aren’t always about encryption. Instead, both ransomware operators and infostealer campaigns often focus on credential theft,...Read More

[ad_1] CloudSEK’s latest threat intelligence report, Silicon Under Siege: The Cyber War Reshaping the Global Semiconductor Industry, uncovers a rapidly escalating cyber threat landscape targeting the semiconductor sector. Powering everything from AI and defense systems to smartphones, clean energy, and healthcare, semiconductors have become both a strategic asset and a prime cyber target. The research reveals...Read More

[ad_1] However the average ransom payment is now over £1 million. Only 17% of organisations hit by ransomware went to pay the ransom. According to DataBarracks’ Data Health Check 2025, three times as many organisations recovered from backups rather than pay a ransom than in 2024. The news comes in the wake of government consultation...Read More

[ad_1] Trend Micro researchers have identified Charon ransomware, a newly discovered line that employs advanced persistent threat-style techniques previously associated with the Earth Baxia group. The campaign targets enterprises with tailored ransom demands, indicating a high level of reconnaissance and customization designed to maximize pressure on victims. Deployed in a targeted attack against the Middle...Read More

[ad_1] Splunk has released a comprehensive defender’s guide aimed at helping cybersecurity teams detect and prevent ransomware attacks targeting ESXi infrastructure before they can cause widespread damage. The guide comes as organizations continue to face mounting pressure from cybercriminals who increasingly target VMware’s ESXi hypervisor platform as a high-value attack vector. Growing Threat to Critical...Read More

[ad_1] Coveware by Veeam has released its Q2 2025 ransomware report, indicating significant increases in both the frequency and financial impact of targeted social engineering attacks, particularly those involving data exfiltration. The report highlights that average and median ransom payments rose sharply during the second quarter. The average ransom reached USD $1.13 million, a 104%...Read More