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A cyberattack on Canvas knocked out access for students at Harvard, Columbia, and hundreds of other schools during finals
The breach is a case study in how a single platform compromise can take down an entire sector at once
New ransomware is so badly coded it destroys your files instead of holding them hostage
Is this a vibe-coded experiment or sheer incompetence? Either way, victims' data is gone for good
Ransomware groups are using "post-quantum" hype to intimidate victims
Quantum-resistant ransomware may be more marketing stunt than cryptographic leap
What was the first ransomware attack to demand payment in Bitcoin?
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German police identify REvil and GandCrab mastermind now living in Russia
They allege Daniil Shchukin ran two of the most prolific ransomware operations and helped rebuild them under a new name
Google Drive can now detect ransomware and roll back your files
New AI model detects threats and restores clean files automatically for Workspace users
Hackers exploited BitLocker in ransomware attack on Romania's water agency
Around 1,000 systems were taken offline across the country
Oracle and Google warn of large-scale extortion emails hitting enterprise clients
Hackers linked to the cl0p ransomware group claim responsibility for the campaign
Following cyberattack, Japan is days away from running out of country's favorite beer
Country's largest brewery suffers ransomware attack
Google launches AI ransomware detection in Drive desktop, trained on millions of attack samples
Connecting the dots: Ransomware has become one of the most devastating threats in the digital era, locking away critical files and demanding costly payouts. When combined with AI and cloud computing, the risks and stakes raise even higher. However, Google is betting that AI models can play a crucial role in protecting users' data, even during an active ransomware attack.
LockBit ransomware returns, targeting Windows, Linux, and VMware ESXi
LockBit 5.0 raises the stakes for defenders with stronger obfuscation and broader reach
Ransomware gangs including Scattered Spider and Lapsus$ claim to retire, but experts warn of possible rebrand
More than a dozen hacking groups are named in the exit announcement
Senator urges FTC to probe Microsoft for "gross cybersecurity negligence"
"Microsoft has become like an arsonist selling firefighting services to their victims"
A hot potato: Microsoft has long said that security is a top priority at the company, but a US senator is far from convinced. Democrat Ron Wyden requested that the FTC investigate the Redmond firm for its alleged negligent role in several cyberattacks over the last few years, including the ransomware incident against Ascension in 2024.
Ransomware hackers threaten to feed stolen art to AI companies
Criminals are using AI model training as a threat against gig work websites
US seeks extradition of Russian basketball player for allegedly aiding ransomware gang
His lawyer says a second-hand computer is to blame
Ransomware negotiator allegedly struck deals with hackers to profit from extortion payments
Justice Department investigates possible kickbacks in ransom cases
New Anubis ransomware can encrypt and destroy data, making file recovery impossible
The RaaS operation poses a double threat to corporate data thanks to its wiper feature
Australia becomes first country to force disclosure of ransomware payments
Effective deterrent or just public shaming for ransomware victims?
Ransomware can now run directly on the CPU, researcher warns
The ghost in the machine is reaching the deepest foundations of the computing infrastructure
Developer breaks Akira ransomware encryption in hours using cloud GPUs
Local GPU power was not enough to quickly recover the encrypted files
Massive leak exposes the inner workings of top ransomware syndicate Black Basta
Some 200,000 private messages among hacking group members have been revealed
How to defend against ransomware: Essential mitigation strategies
Key strategies every business should implement