February was the worst month on record for ransomware attacks - and one threat group had a field dayFebruary 2025 recorded 962 ransomware attacks, the highest ever, with Clop taking a leading role by exploiting new software vulnerabilities.
There's a new ransomware player on the scene: the 'BlackLock' group has become one of the most prolific operators in the cyber crime industry - and researchers warn it's only going to get worse for potential victimsBlackLock ransomware group is rapidly becoming a dominant player in the Ransomware as a Service sector, possibly leading to further growth in 2025.
VanHelsing ransomware emerges to put a stake through WindowsVanHelsing is a new ransomware-as-a-service operation targeting Windows, demanding $500,000 ransoms per victim.
RansomHub Becomes 2024's Top Ransomware Group, Hitting 600+ Organizations GloballyRansomHub ransomware has exploited patched security flaws to target organizations globally, making it the most active ransomware group in 2024.
Researchers Uncover Cicada3301 Ransomware Operations and Its Affiliate ProgramCicada3301 has emerged as a sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) with a robust affiliate program that enhances its operational capabilities.
VanHelsing RaaS Launch: 3 Victims, $5K Entry Fee, Multi-OS, and Double Extortion TacticsVanHelsing RaaS targets various operating systems and employs a double extortion model, allowing affiliates entry via a $5,000 deposit.
February was the worst month on record for ransomware attacks - and one threat group had a field dayFebruary 2025 recorded 962 ransomware attacks, the highest ever, with Clop taking a leading role by exploiting new software vulnerabilities.
There's a new ransomware player on the scene: the 'BlackLock' group has become one of the most prolific operators in the cyber crime industry - and researchers warn it's only going to get worse for potential victimsBlackLock ransomware group is rapidly becoming a dominant player in the Ransomware as a Service sector, possibly leading to further growth in 2025.
VanHelsing ransomware emerges to put a stake through WindowsVanHelsing is a new ransomware-as-a-service operation targeting Windows, demanding $500,000 ransoms per victim.
RansomHub Becomes 2024's Top Ransomware Group, Hitting 600+ Organizations GloballyRansomHub ransomware has exploited patched security flaws to target organizations globally, making it the most active ransomware group in 2024.
Researchers Uncover Cicada3301 Ransomware Operations and Its Affiliate ProgramCicada3301 has emerged as a sophisticated ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) with a robust affiliate program that enhances its operational capabilities.
VanHelsing RaaS Launch: 3 Victims, $5K Entry Fee, Multi-OS, and Double Extortion TacticsVanHelsing RaaS targets various operating systems and employs a double extortion model, allowing affiliates entry via a $5,000 deposit.
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