(Bleeping Computer) LockBit ransomware takes as little as five minutes to deploy the encryption routine on target systems once it lands on the victim network. Joining the ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) business in September 2019, LockBit is atypical in that it’s driven by automated processes for quick spreading across the victim network, identifying valuable systems and locking them up. LockBit attacks leave few traces for forensic analysis as the malware loads into the system memory, with logs and supporting files removed upon execution.
Several cybersecurity events were highlighted this week, including a reassessment of the Log4j vulnerability as ‘non-finding,’ a ransomware attack against Paylogix exposing sensitive data, and US sanctions against Irania…
LockBit 5.0 is threatening to release sensitive data allegedly stolen from Actua, a French recruitment and temporary staffing agency. The ransomware group claims to possess documents – including passports, diplomas, CVs,…
A ZATAZ report indicates that France experienced 181 ransomware-related claims as of August 20, 2026, surpassing 2025’s total by a significant margin. However, the report cautions that these claims are based on criminal…
U.S. Bank is investigating claims of a ransomware attack linked to a third-party contractor, but the bank asserts its own systems and network were not compromised. The incident stems from a LockBit ransomware group leak,…
A US bank is investigating claims by LockBit ransomware operators that they have stolen sensitive data and are threatening to leak it unless a ransom is paid. This follows a pattern of LockBit extortion attempts targetin…
Rapid7’s analysis reveals a significant shift in the cybersecurity landscape driven by AI, leading to a dramatic increase in disclosed and exploited vulnerabilities. The traditional patching model is becoming obsolete du…
Between July 1st and August 8th, 43 French organizations were targeted in cybercriminal extortion claims, with a strong concentration among several ransomware-as-a-service groups. The Gentlemen and Qilin were the most ac…
This report details cyberattacks targeting educational institutions in Brazil since 2025, highlighting a trend of leveraging readily available tools and valid accounts to gain access and deploy ransomware and other malwa…
The FBI, in collaboration with international law enforcement agencies, successfully dismantled LockBit, one of the most prolific ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) groups, through Operation Cronos. The operation focused on b…
Japanese food logistics giant Nichirei Logistics Group has recovered from a cyberattack that disrupted food deliveries nationwide. RansomHouse, a group known for threatening to leak stolen data rather than encrypting it,…
The U.S. government has unsealed an indictment against three Russians linked to a Russian-based bulletproof hosting service, Media Land and ML Cloud, which provided infrastructure and tech support to cybercriminal groups…
An international law enforcement operation, dubbed Operation Endgame, successfully disrupted SocGholish’s infrastructure and removed malware from nearly 15,000 WordPress websites. The takedown, involving agencies from mu…
