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Cleo attack victim list grows as Hertz confirms customer data stolen
News Hertz has confirmed it suffered a data breach as a result of the Cleo zero-day vulnerability in late 2024, with the car rental giant warning that customer data was stolen.
By Ross Kelly Published
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Cheap cyber crime kits can be bought on the dark web for less than $25
News Research from NordVPN shows phishing kits are now widely available on the dark web and via messaging apps like Telegram, and are often selling for less than $25.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Security researchers hack BlackLock ransomware gang
News BlackLock's reputation may not recover as analysts publish extensive details of its victims and associated accounts
By Emma Woollacott Published
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Healthcare systems are rife with exploits — and ransomware gangs have noticed
News Nearly nine-in-ten healthcare organizations have medical devices that are vulnerable to exploits, and ransomware groups are taking notice.
By Nicole Kobie Published
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Building ransomware resilience to avoid paying out
In-depth Amid an impending ransom payment ban, businesses should work to improve their incident response strategies and knowledge of prominent threat groups
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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Alleged LockBit developer extradited to the US
News A Russian-Israeli man has been extradited to the US amid accusations of being a key LockBit ransomware developer.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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February was the worst month on record for ransomware attacks
News February 2025 was the worst month on record for the number of ransomware attacks, according to new research from Bitdefender.
By Emma Woollacott Published
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CISA issues warning over Medusa ransomware after 300 victims from critical sectors impacted
News The Medusa ransomware as a Service operation compromised twice as many organizations at the start of 2025 compared to 2024
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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Warning issued over prolific 'Ghost' ransomware group
News The Ghost ransomware group is known to act fast and exploit vulnerabilities in public-facing appliances
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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The new ransomware groups worrying security researchers in 2025
In-depth Who are the new ransomware groups on the block, what are their aims – and what are their novel attacks methods?
By Kate O'Flaherty Published
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The Zservers takedown is another big win for law enforcement
News LockBit has been dealt another blow by law enforcement after Dutch police took 127 of its servers offline
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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There’s a new ransomware player on the scene
News Security experts have warned the BlackLock group could become the most active ransomware operator in 2025
By Solomon Klappholz Published
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