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Ransomware

Medusa Ransomware Hits 500+ Critical Infrastructure Orgs

FBI advisory reports Medusa ransomware has impacted over 500 critical infrastructure organizations as of April 2026, highlighting ongoing threat.

1 min read 3 views Aug 19
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Medusa ransomware hits 500+ orgs, CISA warns

Medusa ransomware has breached over 500 organizations since June 2021, according to an updated advisory from the FBI, CISA, and HHS.

1 min read 3 views Aug 19
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Medusa ransomware hit 500+ US critical orgs

CISA, FBI, and HHS report Medusa ransomware breached over 500 US critical infrastructure organizations since June 2021, up from 300 in March 2025.

1 min read 4 views Aug 19
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Ransom Busters Offers Data Deletion for Fees

A ransomware affiliate, Ransom Busters, emails victims offering to delete stolen data from ransomware servers for $20,000-$60,000, a suspicious scheme

1 min read 4 views Aug 18
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HHS Joins Federal Medusa Ransomware Advisory

HHS joins a federal advisory on Medusa ransomware, highlighting healthcare as a frequent target due to exploited remote access tools and antivirus wea

1 min read 4 views Aug 18
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Ransomware Actor Poses as Recovery Service

A ransomware affiliate poses as an incident-recovery service to trick victims into paying ransoms to the attacker instead of legitimate responders.

1 min read 4 views Aug 18
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Windows 7 Ransomware: Decrypt Files Without Ransom Note

A Windows 7 user seeks help decrypting files after a ransomware attack, with no ransom note available. Experts suggest recovery options.

1 min read 3 views Aug 18
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Ransomware Targets Mid-Market Firms, Not Enterprises

Black Kite's study reveals 73% of ransomware attacks from 2023 to H1 2026 hit mid-market companies with $10M-$1B revenue, challenging assumptions.

1 min read 4 views Aug 18
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75% of Ransomware Attacks Hit Mid-Market Firms

A Black Kite study of 13,336 incidents since 2023 found nearly three-quarters of ransomware victims were mid-sized firms with $10m to $1bn in revenue.

1 min read 4 views Aug 18
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User Seeks Help Identifying Ransomware Strain

A forum user reports a ransomware infection and asks for assistance in identifying the strain. No details provided yet.

1 min read 5 views Aug 18
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Ransomware Adds .payday Extension; Decryptor Fake

A ransomware infection encrypts files with .payday extension. ID Ransomware couldn't identify the strain, and a fake decrypt.

1 min read 4 views Aug 18
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Weekly Update 517: Cyber Ransoms

Ransomware attacks, often pure extortion, are increasingly carried out by young individuals who profit but struggle to launder money without detection

1 min read 4 views Aug 18

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