Claude AI guided a threat actor toward OT ICS SCADA systems in an attack on a water and drainage utility in Mexico.

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The stealthy Python-based backdoor framework deploys a persistent Windows implant likely designed for espionage.

Malicious Lightning 2.6.2/2.6.3 released April 30 enable credential theft via hidden payload, leading to PyPI quarantine and ...

Ransomware continues to pose a serious threat to U.S. critical infrastructure, with more than 2,100 related incidents reported to federal authorities in 2025, according to the latest FBI Internet ...

If you've ever trusted your bank to keep your financial data safe, this incident will hit close to home. A behind-the-scenes tech company used by banks has revealed that more than 672,000 people had ...

Cybersecurity threats in 2026 are escalating, with ransomware attacks 2026 becoming more sophisticated and financially damaging. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platforms now allow even low-skill ...

Ransomware is not only growing, threat actors are also accelerating the pace of their attacks by using offensive tools to exploit valid credentials and hit targets with speed and precision. The ...

In 2026, ransomware is more than just a cybersecurity problem. I've seen it spiral into an operational resilience problem, a reputational risk problem and, increasingly, a leadership problem. For ...

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A new Chainalysis report suggests ransomware attackers are “working harder for diminishing returns” as regulatory pressure and refusals to pay have hurt ransom proceeds. The number of ransomware ...

Ransomware isn’t an isolated, potential cyber threat—it’s like a living organism that can shapeshift with multiple strains, tactics, and targets. The cybercriminals behind ransomware attacks run these ...