FortiGuard Labs has discovered a sophisticated new ransomware strain called NailaoLocker that represents a significant departure from conventional encryption malware. This Windows-targeting threat introduces the first documented use of China’s SM2 cryptographic standard in ransomware operations, marking a notable shift toward region-specific cryptographic implementations in cybercriminal activities. The malware’s name, derived from the Chinese word...Read More

Article Information Author, Richard Bilton Role, BBC Panorama 25 minutes wey don pass Weak password allow hackers to sink a 158-year-old company. Tori be say na just one password na im one ransomware gang of hackers take destroy one 158-year-old company plus end di work of 700 pipo. KNP na one Northamptonshire transport company among...Read More

Major Russian alcoholic drink producer and distributor Novabev Group had its infrastructure disrupted by a ransomware attack earlier this week that has also prompted closures at its liquor store subsidiary WineLab, which had its point-of-sale systems and online services impacted by the intrusion, according to The Record, a news site by cybersecurity firm Recorded Future....Read More

Microsoft has recently observed the threat group Octo Tempest, also known as Scattered Spider, Muddled Libra, UNC3944, or 0ktapus, targeting the airline sector, marking a shift from its earlier activity between April and July this year that focused on retail, food service, hospitality, and insurance organizations. The behavior is consistent with the group’s pattern of...Read More

A single compromised password brought down KNP Logistics, putting 730 employees out of work and highlighting the devastating impact of cyber attacks on British businesses. One password is believed to have been all it took for a ransomware gang to destroy a 158-year-old company and put 700 people out of work. KNP Logistics, a Northamptonshire...Read More

All it took was one guessed password from the login credentials of a single employee, and a ransomware gang brought down KNP, a 158-year-old British company. Now British intelligence agencies are fighting ransomware attacks 24/7. The man who led KNP at the time is now helping these efforts. Here is what happened. Ransomware carnage left...Read More

Cybersecurity firm Huntress has uncovered a new ransomware variant that’s already been used in the wild. With the attackers claiming to be part of the notorious BlackByte ransomware group, the new variant, called ‘Crux’, marks a “disturbing” evolution in their capabilities. According to Huntress, researchers have already spotted three cases of Crux being deployed this...Read More

A sophisticated new ransomware strain named KAWA4096 has emerged in the cybersecurity landscape, showcasing advanced evasion techniques and borrowing design elements from established threat actors. Named after the Japanese word for “river,” this malicious software first surfaced in June 2025 and has already claimed at least 11 victims across multiple regions, with the United States...Read More

Richard Bilton BBC Panorama BBC One password is believed to have been all it took for a ransomware gang to destroy a 158-year-old company and put 700 people out of work. KNP – a Northamptonshire transport company – is just one of tens of thousands of UK businesses that have been hit by such attacks....Read More

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Ransomware attacks against schools, colleges and universities rose 23% year over year in the first half of 2025, according to a report from Comparitech, a cybersecurity and online privacy product review website. The six months...Read More