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Ransomware

ShinyHunters hacks Clop leak site, threatens to extort ransomware gang

The ShinyHunters extortion gang breached the Clop (aka Cl0p) ransomware operation's data leak site, defacing the Tor site and allegedly stealing server data and the private keys for its onion service.

5 min read 2 views Sep 19
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In Other News: Ransomware Developer Sentenced, Plugin4Shell AI Attack, Critical SAP Flaw

Noteworthy stories that might have slipped under the radar: Mandiant's 2026 AI risk report, PhantomRaven malware used by bug bounty hunter, WordPress plugin bug exploited.

1 min read 2 views Sep 18
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New Settra Ransomware Variant Deployed in Attacks on Retail and Manufacturing

A new ransomware variant named Settra has been deployed in incidents targeting the retail and manufacturing sectors, according to Huntress. The variant was first observed in June, and Huntress resea

1 min read 2 views Sep 18
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Manufacturing Accounts for 22% of all Ransomware Victims

Manufacturing organizations made up over a fifth (22%) of all ransomware victims in the period from April 2025 to March 2026, according to new Black Kite study. This made the industry the most targe

1 min read 2 views Sep 18
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Connecticut Ransomware Attacks May Have Exposed Data of More Than 12,600 Residents: Report

Ransomware incidents in New Britain and Meriden may have exposed personal data of more than 12,600 Connecticut residents, according to state breach notices reported by CT Examiner.

1 min read 2 views Sep 17
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After Hack Cleanup?

posted in Ransomware Help & Tech Support: Yesterday I got one of the dont turnoff the computer applets, I wanted to check with my bank.  I went to log on but I was locked out due suspicious activity, I went to the bank this AM.  My accou

1 min read 2 views Sep 17
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Revolut Data Breach: 5 Months, 680 High-Profile Accounts, $3M Ransom

Revolut allegedly fed customer information to hackers impersonating an Italian government agency for five months.

1 min read 4 views Sep 17
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Unknown Ransomware � .1sl7EEcfl Extension � Two Computers Affected

Unknown Ransomware – .1sl7EEcfl Extension – Two Computers Affected - posted in Ransomware Help & Tech Support: Hello, Two Windows computers on our network were affected by ransomware. Both computers have now been completely disconnected from the network. Affe

1 min read 2 views Sep 17
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Ransomware Attacks on Manufacturers Surge as Supply Chain Risk Grows

Research shows attacks on manufacturers rose 40% in early 2026, as ransomware groups increasingly exploit the supply-chain disruption caused by operational shutdowns.

1 min read 4 views Sep 17
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Druva expands identity resilience with ransomware detection

Druva has announced new capabilities for Druva Identity Resilience alongside the launch of Ransomware Detection, a new feature fueled by a proprietary AI threat pipeline. Powered by Dru MetaGraph, the new offerings use behavioral intelligence and built-in val

1 min read 2 views Sep 17
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Revolut says no ransom demand received after reported data breach: Report

Revolut's data breach highlights vulnerabilities in digital finance, emphasizing the need for robust cybersecurity measures to protect user data.

1 min read 2 views Sep 17
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Ransomware incidents in Japan in the first half of 2026: Investigation of The Gentlemen’s infrastructure and evidence of Qilin's AI use

Ransomware incidents in Japan rose 4.7% year over year. The Gentlemen was the most active group, with leak-site listings more than doubling from January to July. Qilin ranked second and appeared to use AI, while SMEs with capital under JPY 1 billion represent

1 min read 2 views Sep 17

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