Ransomware Gangs Turn Trusted IT Tools Into Silent Cyber Weapons, Security Experts Warn CyberSecurity News CyberDefenderApril 2, 2026April 2, 202613 mins0 Ransomware has changed a lot over the years. It’s no longer just random malware spreading across systems—it…continue reading..
SVG Phishing Campaign Targets Venezuelan Firms, Linked to Rising BianLian Ransomware Activity CyberSecurity News CyberDefenderMarch 28, 2026March 28, 202612 mins0 Recent threat intelligence findings highlight a sophisticated phishing campaign leveraging malicious SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) files to…continue reading..
Cybercriminals Target Power and Utilities: Energy Sector Emerges as Top Ransomware Victim CyberSecurity News CyberDefenderMarch 27, 2026March 27, 202614 mins0 There is a sector most people rarely think about—until something goes wrong. It powers homes, fuels industries,…continue reading..
Microsoft Defender Thwarts Sophisticated GPO-Based Ransomware Attack on Major Educational Institution, Preventing Widespread Encryption CyberSecurity News CyberDefenderMarch 24, 2026March 24, 202614 mins0 Ransomware groups are no longer relying on basic intrusion techniques. Instead, they are carefully studying enterprise environments…continue reading..
Simple Yet Dangerous: Payload Ransomware Shows How Basic Malware Can Still Cripple Systems and Evade Detection CyberSecurity News CyberDefenderMarch 23, 2026March 23, 202613 mins0 This blog presents a detailed technical analysis of a ransomware strain known as Payload. The malware follows…continue reading..
Ransomware in 2025: Record Attacks Surge as Profits Decline and Hackers Shift Tactics CyberSecurity News CyberDefenderMarch 17, 2026March 17, 202615 mins0 Since around 2018, many financially motivated threat actors shifted their strategy toward deploying ransomware after gaining access…continue reading..
Warlock Ransomware Expands Arsenal, Leveraging SharePoint Exploits and Advanced Evasion Techniques to Breach Global Targets CyberSecurity News CyberDefenderMarch 17, 2026March 17, 20268 mins0 Recent analysis has uncovered updated tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by the Warlock ransomware group (tracked…continue reading..
Cybercriminals Begin Using AI-Generated Malware in Real-World Attacks, Researchers Warn CyberSecurity News CyberDefenderMarch 16, 2026March 16, 202616 mins0 In early 2026, security researchers identified a previously undocumented malware sample believed to have been produced using…continue reading..
Tengu Ransomware Emerges as Global Threat, Targeting 49 Organizations Across Multiple Industries CyberSecurity News CyberDefenderMarch 13, 2026March 13, 202612 mins0 As of early March 2026, monitoring of ransomware leak sites shows that the Tengu ransomware group has…continue reading..
Researchers Warn of Emerging Cyber Threats After Discovering New Ransomware and Silent RATs CyberSecurity News CyberDefenderMarch 10, 2026March 10, 202610 mins0 February 2026 saw a rise in advanced cyber threats affecting businesses in many industries. Analysts from ANY.RUN…continue reading..
