Cyber extortion has moved from episodic crisis to structural risk: in the months leading into 2026 we’re seeing a sustained surge in ransomware and extortion activity driven by a volatile mix of state‑aligned operators, opportunistic criminal syndicates, politically motivated hacktivists, and...
Interlock ransomware has quickly ascended from a little-known name in late 2024 to a top-tier threat that’s been hammering organizations across North America and Europe through 2025. While other ransomware groups have faltered or faded, Interlock actors show a relentless willingness to innovate...
The cybersecurity landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with new threats exploiting both long-standing and recently discovered vulnerabilities. In a concerning development, ransomware actors have begun leveraging unpatched versions of SimpleHelp Remote Monitoring and Management (RMM)...
The Play ransomware group, more commonly referred to in cybersecurity circles as “Playcrypt,” has carved out a chilling reputation across the digital threat landscape since its emergence in mid-2022. This ransomware-as-a-service operation has evolved from relative obscurity to become one of the...
Imagine logging into your Microsoft 365 account only to find a threatening email that feels too real to dismiss. Unfortunately, this vivid nightmare has recently come true for many users across the globe. In a concerning security incident, hackers have exploited Microsoft 365's official...
Original release date: February 24, 2021
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This joint advisory is the result of a collaborative effort by the cybersecurity authorities of Australia,[Link Removed] New Zealand,[2] Singapore,[3] the United Kingdom,[4] and the United States.[Link Removed][6] These authorities are aware of...
Original release date: April 15, 2020 | Last revised: June 23, 2020
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The U.S. Departments of State, the Treasury, and Homeland Security, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are issuing this advisory as a comprehensive resource on the North Korean cyber threat for the international...
Original release date: April 14, 2020 | Last revised: April 15, 2020
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The U.S. Departments of State, the Treasury, and Homeland Security, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation are issuing this advisory as a comprehensive resource on the North Korean cyber threat for the international...
Aurora police are investigating an extortion sting gone awry that left Juan Contreras dead Saturday night.
Read Full Story: Aurora cops: Man killed after extortion scheme gone awry - The Denver Post