threat-intel Out of the Crypt: The Evolving Cyber Extortion Economy This report from Palo Alto Unit 42 highlights a significant shift in the cyber extortion landscape, moving away from ransomware-based pressure towards pure data theft and extortion. The trend is driven by factors like ad… Palo Alto Unit 42 · May 27, 2026 High USdata theftextortionsupply chain
threat-intel Ransomware Actors Show Up In Person to Steal Law Firm Data The Silent Ransom Group (SRG), also known as Luna Moth and UNC3753, is targeting law firms through sophisticated social engineering tactics, including impersonating IT personnel and conducting in-person visits to gain ac… Dark Reading · May 27, 2026 High RUsocial engineeringdata theftlaw firms
data-breach Latin American Cybercriminals Hoover Up Government Data Recent investigations reveal a surge in cybercriminal activity targeting government agencies across Latin America, primarily driven by groups like La Pampa Leaks and the Chronus Group. These actors are stealing and monet… Dark Reading · May 27, 2026 High URMECOgovernmentdata breachlatin america
threat-intel FBI warns of in-person data theft attacks from extortion gang The FBI has issued a warning about the Silent Ransom Group (SRG), an extortion gang now employing in-person data theft tactics targeting U.S. law firms. This shift involves social engineering, including phishing and impe… BleepingComputer · May 27, 2026 High USsocial engineeringphishingdata theft
data-breach Charter confirms data breach after ShinyHunters extortion threat Charter Communications has confirmed a data breach following a threat from the ShinyHunters extortion group, resulting in the claimed theft of 40 million customer records. The breach originated from a voice phishing atta… BleepingComputer · May 26, 2026 High voice phishingdata breachsalesforce
data-breach 7-Eleven data breach exposes personal information of 185,000 people 7-Eleven experienced a data breach following a cyberattack by the ShinyHunters extortion gang, exposing the personal information of over 185,000 individuals. The attackers gained access to 7-Eleven’s systems, primarily a… BleepingComputer · May 26, 2026 High DEdata breachsalesforceextortion
ransomware FBI warns students and staff that ShinyHunters may come knocking after Canvas breach The FBI issued an advisory regarding the ShinyHunters extortion gang following a breach of an online Learning Management System used by educational institutions. Instructure, the provider of Canvas, quietly agreed to pay… Graham Cluley · May 20, 2026 High USransomwarelmseducation
ransomware State of ransomware in 2026 Kaspersky’s 2026 ransomware threat report highlights a shift in the landscape, with ransomware attacks declining overall but becoming more sophisticated. Key trends include the emergence of post-quantum cryptography rans… Securelist · May 12, 2026 High USransomwarequantum cryptographyedr
threat-intel Canvas Breach Disrupts Schools & Colleges Nationwide A cybercrime group, ShinyHunters, disrupted the Canvas education technology platform, impacting schools and colleges nationwide. The group defaced the login page with a ransom demand, threatening to leak data from 275 mi… Krebs on Security · May 8, 2026 High USeducationdata breachransomware
threat-intel Teenager alleged to be Scattered Spider hacker arrested in Finland, faces US extradition A 19-year-old teenager, identified as "Bouquet," has been arrested in Finland and faces US extradition charges for allegedly being a member of the Scattered Spider cybercrime group. The investigation revealed the group’s… Graham Cluley · May 4, 2026 High USGBFIsocial engineeringphishingmfa
ransomware Germany Doxes “UNKN,” Head of RU Ransomware Gangs REvil, GandCrab German authorities have identified ‘UNKN,’ the elusive figure behind the notorious GandCrab and REvil ransomware gangs, as 31-year-old Russian national Daniil Maksimovich Shchukin. Shchukin, alongside Anatoly Sergeevitsc… Krebs on Security · Apr 6, 2026 Critical DERUransomwareextortioncybercrime
