SonicWall firewall devices have been increasingly targeted since late July in a surge of Akira ransomware attacks, potentially exploiting a previously unknown security vulnerability, according to cybersecurity company Arctic Wolf. Akira emerged in March 2023 and quickly claimed many victims worldwide across various industries. Over the last two years, Akira has added over 300 organizations...Read More
Researchers from Palo Alto Networks say they are investigating a ransomware attack related to the recently disclosed ToolShell vulnerabilities in Microsoft SharePoint. The hackers left the victim a ransom note on Sunday claiming they had encrypted files using the 4L4MD4R ransomware. The note warned that any attempt to decrypt the files would result in their...Read More
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Image Credits:Zf L / Getty Images German prosecutors say a joint U.S.-European operation has seized infrastructure belonging to the BlackSuit ransomware gang, a notorious hacking group blamed for several major cyberattacks in recent years. In a new statement this week, officials in Germany said they had seized the gang’s servers and systems as part of...Read More
Ransomware attacks now often includes more than just encrypting files In many cases, the attackers threaten the victims with violence They also file reports with the SEC Ransomware gangs seem to be getting desperate when it comes to getting results, as besides encrypting and leaking data on the web, they’ve also started threatening CEOs with...Read More
Semperis, a provider of AI-powered identity security and cyber resilience, published on Thursday the results of a global ransomware study of nearly 1,500 organizations in a variety of industries that aims to understand their experience with ransomware over the last 12 months. The study shows hackers are relentless and ransomware is still a global epidemic....Read More
Mailchimp hit by alleged ransomware attack The Everest ransomware group says it has stolen personal and client data, but the leak volume is on the small side. Direct marketing giant Mailchimp has been listed as the victim of a ransomware attack on the darknet leak site of the Everest hacking group. Everest posted details of...Read More
Aug 01, 2025Ravie LakshmananThreat Intelligence / Ransomware The threat actor linked to the exploitation of the recently disclosed security flaws in Microsoft SharePoint Server is using a bespoke command-and-control (C2) framework called AK47 C2 (also spelled ak47c2) in its operations. The framework includes at least two different types of clients, HTTP-based and Domain Name System...Read More
The FBI has announced the seizure of over $1.7 million worth of crypto from an affiliate of the emerging Chaos ransomware group. The agency confiscated 20.28 BTC in proceeds linked to a ransomware operator known as “Hors,” according to the FBI’s Dallas Field Office. The seizure took place April 15 and was formally recorded July...Read More
