New AI-powered capabilities in Google Drive aim to block ransomware from spreading after a malicious change to a file is detected. Google unveiled what it’s calling a new approach to combating ...

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That was the attitude of many security pros and technology and business leaders regarding the topic of ransomware as we began this new year. After years of relentless attacks, since the 2019 ...

On 29 August 2025, Huntress analysts encountered a previously unseen ransomware variant called “Obscura.” This name was taken from the ransom note (README_Obscura.txt), which also made several ...

Why it matters: Ransomware is a type of malicious software that cybercriminals use to encrypt data or lock a victim's system, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. The attackers typically demand ...

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The past year was much quieter than 2024 in ransomware takedown and anti-cybercrime law enforcement operations. Additionally, less organized collectives such as Scattered Spider, Lapsus$ and ...

Ransomware has become synonymous with cryptocurrency, but factors such as poor cyber hygiene and organizations' willingness to pay ransoms are what fuel the threat. The number of recorded attacks and ...

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