Cephalus ransomware breaks in through exposed or weak RDP, steals data, and launches a Go-based encryptor that disables backups and evades analysis with DLL sideloading and key obfuscation. Consequently, victims encounter fast double-extortion pressure and noisy business disruption unless identity and remote-access controls stop the chain early.
Qilin ransomware now combines a Linux payload with a BYOVD (Bring-Your-Own-Vulnerable-Driver) exploit, enabling affiliates to bypass endpoint controls and compromise virtualised and Windows environments. This briefing explains the attack chain, detection challenges, and immediate defensive steps security teams must apply.
AI-powered ransomware is revolutionizing cybercrime. Using artificial intelligence, attackers automate targeting, evasion, and encryption enabling self-learning, large-scale attacks that outpace human defenses.
Federal authorities dismantled the ShinyHunters group’s Salesforce-branded extortion site, marking a major victory against cybercrime networks that traded in stolen corporate data and customer credentials.
In 2025 alone, North Korean hacker groups have stolen over $2 billion in cryptocurrency funding state operations and deepening reliance on digital crime. They target exchanges, DeFi bridges, and individual holders, laundering via mixers and OTC channels. This escalation signals a bold shift in DPRK’s cyber financing, demanding vigilance from exchanges and regulators alike.
Japanese brewing giant Asahi has fallen victim to a Qilin ransomware attack that reportedly stole 27 GB of corporate and employee data. Operations remain partially disrupted, with supply chain strain visible across Japan. The attack underscores ransomware’s growing focus on consumer-goods manufacturers and double-extortion tactics.
Google Mandiant has launched an investigation into a new cyberattack campaign targeting Oracle systems, raising alarms over advanced threat activity and enterprise risks.
Hackers posing as Medusa agents tried to lure BBC’s Joe Tidy into facilitating a cyberattack, offering him 15–25% of ransom payouts in exchange for his laptop’s access to the network.
The Rhysida ransomware gang claims to have breached Maryland’s Department of Transportation, leaking personal data and demanding a $3.3 million ransom. Officials confirmed data loss affecting Maryland Transit Administration systems but said core services remain operational.
Who Is Scattered Spider? Scattered Spider is a cybercrime group known for executing high-impact ransomware attacks across the United States. They gained notoriety for their clever use of social engineering, SIM-swapping, and remote access tools to infiltrate major organizations. Operating with international ties, the group targeted companies with sophisticated techniques and insider manipulation to extort…