Ransomware gang crashes own attack — with no one to blame but themselves

In a new attack, Akira disables EDR tools, but kills the encryptor, as well, as researchers still warn of a worrying practice ...

July was the worst month for ransomware victim claims in 2026 - or was it?

We shouldn't ignore agentic AI ransomware threats, but the claims of a new ransomware group might be skewing the numbers.
CSOonline

What are the types of ransomware attacks?

Ransomware isn’t an isolated, potential cyber threat—it’s like a living organism that can shapeshift with multiple strains, tactics, and targets. The cybercriminals behind ransomware attacks run these ...
The Tech Edvocate

Medusa Ransomware: Why 500+ Critical Targets Face a Looming Catastrophe

Spread the love“`html Cybersecurity agencies rarely issue joint advisories without good reason. When the FBI, CISA, and HHS ...
Tech Times on MSN

Suisun City ransomware attack: 30,000 residents locked out as council weighs extortion demand

Suisun City ransomware attack has shut down City Hall and ten departments for seven days as elected council members weigh a criminal extortion demand, joining five other US cities hit by ransomware ...
Computer Weekly

Ransomware attack volumes hit ‘high-water-mark’ in July

July saw ransomware attacks reach a peak of 894 recorded attacks, hitting the highest level seen so far this year, up almost ...

The ATF Was Just Hit by a ‘Major’ Hacker Breach—And Investigation Targets Were Exposed

The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is responding to a serious cybersecurity and ransomware event.
Arabian Post

Ransomware gang turns Cursor AI into attack aide

A Russian-speaking ransomware operation has used the Cursor artificial intelligence coding agent to support intrusions into corporate networks, exposing how commercial AI assistants can be manipulated ...
Cybernews

Hackers claim BMW ransomware attack, leaking hundreds of motorcycle documents

BMW has been targeted by the Xpl0itrs ransomware group, with leaked data consisting of motorcycle and dealership documents allegedly belonging to BMW.
Redmondmag.com

AI Ransomware Can Now Run Much of an Attack Without Human Help

NCC Group's July threat report highlights Jadepuffer, an AI-driven ransomware operation that can carry out much of an attack without a human directing every step. Jadepuffer can change tactics when an ...
techtarget

The history and evolution of ransomware attacks

The headlines are filled with news of the latest ransomware attacks. Individuals and companies continue to fall victim to the crime -- and it's far from a new phenomenon. From its humble beginnings of ...
Royal United Services InstituteOpinion

Beyond the Hype: AI, Ransomware and Business Models

AI is not (yet) fundamentally reinventing cybercrime. For bold predictions on how it will change, look to history to ...