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The Gentlemen Ransomware Gang Hit by Internal Breach, Operations Exposed
The Gentlemen ransomware gang suffered an internal breach in May 2026, exposing victim data, affiliate activity, and backend operations.
Why Outdated Maintenance Software Is a Growing Ransomware Risk
Outdated maintenance software increases ransomware risk by exposing weak access controls, unpatched systems, and critical operational data to attackers.
Paying Ransom Won’t Help as VECT 2.0 Ransomware Destroys Data Irreversibly
VECT 2.0 ransomware contains fatal flaws that permanently destroy files, making recovery impossible and rendering ransom payments useless for victims worldwide.
2 US Cybersecurity Experts Jailed for Aiding ALPHV (BlackCat) Ransomware
Two US cybersecurity experts jailed for aiding BlackCat ransomware group, extorting victims worldwide and exploiting insider access for profit.
Alleged German DDoS-for-Hire Kingpin Behind Fluxstress Caught in Thailand
Alleged German cybercrime figure behind Fluxstress and Neldowner arrested in Thailand after years running global DDoS-for-hire services across countries.
Storm-1175 Deploys Medusa Ransomware Within 24 Hours of Flaw Disclosure
Microsoft researchers have uncovered a fast-moving group, Storm-1175, launching high-speed Medusa ransomware attacks against healthcare and education sectors in the UK, US, and Australia by exploiting security flaws in as little as 24 hours.
Yurei Ransomware Uses Common Tools, Adds Stranger Things References
Team Cymru details the Yurei ransomware campaign, using standard tools and a few Stranger Things–named payloads to breach and encrypt systems.
Ransomware Groups Exploit Legit IT Tools to Bypass Antivirus
New research from Seqrite explains the ‘dual-use dilemma,’ where ransomware attackers repurpose legitimate IT tools like IOBit Unlocker…
BianLian Ransomware Spreads via Fake Invoice SVG Images in New Attacks
Researchers at WatchGuard have identified a new phishing campaign targeting companies in Venezuela. Using malicious SVG image files…
INTERPOL Operation Synergia III Shuts Down 45,000 Malicious IPs, 94 Arrested
INTERPOL’s Operation Synergia III led to 94 arrests and the takedown of 45,000 malicious IPs in 72 countries targeting phishing, malware, and fraud networks.