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Attackers hit MSP, use its RMM software to deliver ransomware to clients

A threat actor wielding the DragonForce ransomware has compromised an unnamed managed service provider (MSP) and pushed the malware onto its client organizations via …

CTM360 report
CTM360 report: Ransomware exploits trust more than tech

A recent wave of ransomware attacks has disrupted major retailers across the UK. According to a new report from CTM360, the attackers didn’t need to break down the door, they …

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Trojanized KeePass opens doors for ransomware attackers

A suspected initial access broker has been leveraging trojanized versions of the open-source KeePass password manager to set the stage for ransomware attacks, WithSecure …

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Ransomware spreads faster, not smarter

The fall of two of the most dominant ransomware syndicates, LockBit and AlphV, triggered a power vacuum across the cybercriminal landscape, acccording to a Black Kite survey. …

Biohazard
Despite drop in cyber claims, BEC keeps going strong

Ransomware claims stabilized in 2024 despite remaining the most costly and disruptive type of cyberattack, according to Coalition. 60% of 2024 claims originated from BEC and …

LockBit
LockBit hacked: What does the leaked data show?

The affiliate panel of the infamous LockBit Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) group has been hacked and defaced, showing a link to a MySQL database dump ostensibly containing …

M&S, Coop, Harrods
UK retailers under cyber attack: Co-op member data compromised

UK-based retailers Marks & Spencer, Co-op, and Harrods have been targeted by cyber attackers in the last few weeks. Whether the attacks have been mounted by the same …

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Ransomware spike exposes cracks in cloud security

90% of IT and security leaders said their organization experienced a cyberattack within the last year, according to a report by Rubrik. “Many organizations that move to the …

Marks & Spencer
Marks & Spencer cyber incident linked to ransomware group

The “cyber incident” that British multinational retailer Marks & Spencer has been struggling with for over a week is a ransomware attack, multiple sources …

ransomware
Ransomware attacks are getting smarter, harder to stop

Ransomware attacks are becoming more refined and pervasive, posing significant challenges to organizations globally. A Veeam report reveals that while the percentage of …

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Understanding 2024 cyber attack trends

Mandiant has released the M-Trends 2025 report, which outlines global cyber attack trends based on their own incident response engagements from 2024. Key trends and insights …

cybercrime
2025 Data Breach Investigations Report: Third-party breaches double

The exploitation of vulnerabilities has seen another year of growth as an initial access vector for breaches, reaching 20%, according to Verizon’s 2025 Data Breach …

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