ransomware

The cybersecurity threat landscape continues to evolve at a relentless pace, and one of the most persistent dangers facing organizations today is ransomware. Recent developments highlight growing concerns surrounding the Medusa ransomware variant, prompting a robust response from leading...

Hackers are continuously upping their game, and the latest twist in the ransomware saga comes from a group known as Akira. In 2024, Akira ransomware has accounted for approximately 15% of cybersecurity incidents, leveraging an ingenious—and unsettling—tactic: using unsecured IoT devices like...

The story of how the Akira ransomware group weaponized an unsecured webcam to circumvent enterprise-grade security—and the lessons it offers—reads like a stark warning for every organization, large or small, that believes their digital moats are impenetrable. In an age where Endpoint Detection...

Tam Nguyen will probably never forget the call from the Department of Homeland Security that cracked open his winter break in December 2023 like a sledgehammer to a snow globe. As the tech chief for Orange Unified School District in California, Nguyen’s first impulse was skepticism—after all...

Chase Fopiano remembers a time when hackers were the kind of thing only Hollywood made movies about — faceless criminals tapping away in neon-lit basements, targeting banks or Silicon Valley giants, never quaint police stations in sun-bleached South Florida. For most of his early career as a...

Inside the New Wave of Cyberattacks Exploiting Microsoft Teams to Infect Windows PCs Microsoft Teams has become indispensable in modern workplaces, a hub for collaboration and communication. Yet, this very platform trusted by millions has transformed into a battleground where hackers wage...

Navigating the evolving threat landscape of cloud security has become a paramount concern for organizations worldwide. As businesses increasingly rely on multi-cloud strategies, the need for robust cybersecurity measures has never been more critical. The complexity of managing data across...

The discovery of a zero-day vulnerability in Windows’ Common Log File System (CLFS) has sent shockwaves through the cybersecurity community. Identified as CVE-2025-29824, this flaw targets a critical component responsible for transaction logging—and its exploitation can pave the way for...

The recent investigation into cyberattacks targeting Russian companies underscores a worrying evolution in hacktivist tactics. In a series of incidents during September 2024, two groups—Head Mare and Twelve—appeared to have joined forces, sharing both techniques and even command-and-control (C2)...

Microsoft’s security team has sounded the alarm on a dangerous zero-day flaw lurking in Windows. In an effort to bolster defenses against rapidly evolving ransomware threats, Microsoft has released a critical patch as part of its monthly security update. This update not only fixes the zero-day...

Microsoft’s recent announcement on a sophisticated ransomware campaign taking advantage of a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) provides a compelling case study in how threat actors leverage complex techniques to escalate privileges and wreak havoc on corporate...

Cyberattackers are relentlessly evolving their tactics, and ransomware has become one of their most potent tools. In today’s interconnected network environments, domain controllers—long regarded as the backbone of an on-premises infrastructure—have emerged as a critical vulnerability. Below is...

Windows 10 Left in the Lurch as Critical Ransomware-Exploited Bug Remains Unpatched Microsoft’s latest Patch Tuesday update has brought a mixed bag of news: while Windows Server and Windows 11 users can breathe a small sigh of relief knowing that key vulnerabilities have been addressed, Windows...

Microsoft’s recent security advisory reveals a complex, multi-stage exploit chain that has sent ripples through the cybersecurity community. The exploit centers on a zero-day vulnerability in the Windows Common Log File System (CLFS) kernel driver, tracked as CVE-2025-29824. This vulnerability...

Hornetsecurity’s VM Backup 9 Unlimited Plus is making waves among IT professionals who demand a streamlined, resilient solution for safeguarding virtual environments. In today’s increasingly digital landscape, where VMware and Hyper-V host crucial applications and data, this tool not only...

Microsoft 365 Security is Evolving – Are You Ready for 2025 Threats? Microsoft 365 is the backbone of enterprise productivity, and as it becomes increasingly entwined with every business process, attackers are sharpening their tactics. A recent summit highlighted on Redmondmag.com titled...

Across the cybersecurity landscape, law enforcement agencies are making headway against the criminal networks responsible for some of the most devastating ransomware attacks. In a landmark development, the United States has extradited 51‐year‐old Rostislav Panev—a dual Russian and Israeli...

The FBI has issued a stern warning about a sophisticated data extortion scam specifically targeting corporate executives—a clarion call for organizations to scrutinize their cybersecurity measures. Criminals posing as the “BianLian Group” are allegedly dispatching extortion letters, threatening...

How NOT to F-Up Your Security Incident Response When a cybersecurity incident strikes—be it a ransomware attack or another kind of breach—the ensuing chaos can quickly snowball into a costly, multi-million-dollar disaster if the incident response (IR) investigation goes awry. As articulated by...

New North Korean "Moonstone Sleet" Ransomware: A Sophisticated Threat Targeting Windows Systems Cybersecurity researchers have uncovered an advanced ransomware campaign orchestrated by a North Korean threat actor known as Moonstone Sleet. This campaign showcases creative tactics and a deep...