Cyber CrimeAI Coding Assistant Now a Ransomware Weapon
Aurora ransomware actors use Cursor Agent AI to automate post-exploitation tasks, per Gambit Security research.
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Cyber CrimeCRPx0's big claims and where they lead
CRPx0's victim count rose from under 10 to 48 organizations since June, but experts urge caution over unverified claims.
SecurityIoT Botnets and Water Systems Top ThreatsDay
A weekly roundup: 296K-device botnet, 100+ water systems targeted, and a SharePoint RCE chain.
SecurityATF's 'Major Incident' After Qilin Breach Claims
ATF confirms a standalone system was breached, described as a "major incident" amid Qilin ransomware claims.
SecurityAI-Assisted Malware: Faster to Build, Not Harder to Catch
Unit 42 finds most AI-linked malware never reaches real targets, but speed of development is rising.
SecurityBoston Scientific outage shows medical device exposure
Medtech firm discloses cyberattack disrupting global operations, with no timeline for full restoration.
SecurityCyber Insurance Claims Costlier Despite Drop in Frequency
Chubb's 2026 Cyber Claims Report finds fewer claims but soaring average costs, driven by litigation and business interruption.
SecurityWeekly Roundup: Botnet Exploits, T-Mobile’s Cable Snip
SecurityWeek’s weekly roundup covers a Ray bug, Threema DDoS, T-Mobile’s cable cut, Evooo1Bot, and more.
SecurityWhen the 'rescuer' is the attacker
Ransom Busters, a fake recovery firm, steals victims' ransom payments that were meant for the original criminals.
Cyber CrimeFour Exploited Flaws Enter CISA KEV Catalog
CISA adds four actively exploited vulnerabilities affecting macOS, SharePoint, vCenter, and Windows IKE to its KEV catalog.
Cyber CrimeWhen Ransomware Victims Get a Rescue Offer From a Stranger
A ransomware affiliate is contacting victims, offering to delete stolen data for $20,000–$60,000. Experts call it a scam.
SecurityTask Host Flaw Now a Ransomware Tool
CISA confirms ransomware gangs are exploiting a Windows Task Host privilege escalation flaw added to KEV in April.
SecurityRansomware in VMware Attack Looks Like a Distraction
Researchers say a suspected China-nexus APT used a VMware flaw to deploy ransomware as a smoke screen.
Cyber CrimeClop Claims Hit GE, Philips as Fallout Widens
GE and Philips confirm probing Clop breach claims as the gang's PTC Windchill attacks ripple through enterprise giants.
SecurityInfostealers Fuel 1.7B Credential Haul
Flashpoint logs 7.4M infostealer infections and 1.7B credentials stolen in H1 2026, up 27%.
SecurityAkira exploits Safe Mode to bypass EDR defenses
Akira ransomware used Windows Safe Mode to disable endpoint defenses, revealing a growing evasion trend.
SecuritySecurity Roundup: Pentagon AI Deal Draws Fire
A weekly summary of key cybersecurity events, from a Boeing 737 hack demo to refrigeration flaws and Rapid7 layoffs.
TrendingAkira ransomware fails in Safe Mode but data theft follows
An Akira affiliate rebooted a victim's PC into Safe Mode, breaking its own encryptor but still stealing data.
SecurityDeadLock ransomware fortifies itself with blockchain infrastructure
DeadLock ransomware stores config data on Polygon blockchain, complicating infrastructure takedowns by law enforcement.
Cyber CrimeRansomware Group Hardens Infrastructure via Smart Contracts
DeadLock uses Polygon smart contracts to make extortion infrastructure harder to disrupt, Microsoft reports.
SecurityCISA Ties SharePoint Flaw to Ransomware
CISA adds CVE-2026-45659 to KEV catalog, confirming ransomware abuse of a Microsoft SharePoint RCE flaw.
SecurityCity Cyberattack Disrupts 911 Services Amid Wave of Attacks
Suisan City declared a state of emergency after a malicious software infection disrupted emergency services, highlighting a pattern of local government attacks.
Cyber CrimeStorm-1175 Debuts New Ransomware
Microsoft says China-linked Storm-1175 shifts from Medusa to the new StormEncryptor ransomware, likely via N-central flaw CVE-2026-18577.
Cyber CrimeFormer Medusa Affiliate Debuts New Ransomware
Microsoft tracks Storm-1175's shift to StormEncryptor, following exploitation of an N-central flaw.
Cyber CrimeRansomware Operations Surge in July
Ransomware incident counts climbed in July as attackers shifted focus toward financial, technology, and healthcare sectors.
Cyber CrimeRansomware Activity Rebounds in July
New data indicates a sharp rise in ransomware incidents throughout July 2026, breaking a multi-month period of lower activity.
Cyber CrimeINC Ransomware Targets SonicWall Flaws
Threat actors are actively chaining two critical SonicWall vulnerabilities to deploy ransomware and escalate privileges to root.
Cyber CrimeAI Integration Reshapes Malicious Tactics
Researchers report a rise in AI-driven malware and evolving social engineering, marking a shift in how attackers scale operations.
Cyber CrimeA Week of Diverse Cybersecurity Threats
From AI-powered infostealers and automotive vulnerabilities to massive kernel patch requirements, recent threats span multiple sectors.
SecurityRansomware Targets Edge Infrastructure
Threat actors are increasingly leveraging vulnerabilities in VPNs and firewalls to gain direct access to corporate networks.