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Ransomware

Ransomware Hits Colombian Justice Ministry

The Colombian Justice Ministry was hit by a ransomware attack days before a presidential transition, highlighting ongoing threats to critical infrastr

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Akira Ransomware Affiliate Sabotages Own Encryptor

An Akira ransomware affiliate rebooted a victim's PC into Safe Mode to disable security tools, but the move also broke their own encryptor, hindering

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Gunra Ransomware Exploits Fortinet Flaws

Gunra ransomware actors exploit two Fortinet vulnerabilities to target government and critical infrastructure, per a joint US-ROK advisory.

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Akira Ransomware Breaks Own Encryptor

Akira ransomware disabled victim security tools, inadvertently breaking its own encryptor and hindering its attack.

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Akira Ransomware Safe Mode Attack Fails to Encrypt

Huntress reports an Akira affiliate rebooted a Windows server into Safe Mode to disable EDR, but the ransomware failed to encrypt files.

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Team Punisher Ransomware Encrypts Files as .punisher

A ransomware attack by Team Punisher encrypts files with .punisher extension. System restore didn't recover all files, leaving many still infected.

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DeadLock Ransomware Uses Blockchain for Extortion

DeadLock ransomware leverages Polygon smart contracts and Session messaging to harden extortion infrastructure against disruption, per Microsoft.

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Magniber Ransomware Encrypts Files with .ag.kinla Extension

A laptop's photos were encrypted with the .ag.kinla extension, indicating a Magniber ransomware infection from 2022-2024.

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Gunra Ransomware Exploits Fortinet Flaws, Bypasses MFA

Gunra ransomware gang uses leaked Conti code and old Fortinet vulnerabilities to breach critical infrastructure, bypassing MFA.

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DeadLock ransomware uses blockchain to resist takedowns

DeadLock ransomware leverages Polygon blockchain and Session network for resilient infrastructure, listing 80 victims by July 2026.

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Gunra ransomware exploits known bugs in critical

US cyber agencies warn that Gunra ransomware affiliates are exploiting known vulnerabilities to breach critical infrastructure networks.

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Gunra Ransomware Hits Critical Infrastructure via Fortinet,

South Korea and U.S. agencies warn of Gunra ransomware exploiting Fortinet and Schneider Electric vulnerabilities to breach critical infrastructure gl

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