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19 articles tagged with #Cybercrime
Encrygma analysts report a record-high 112 active ransomware groups as of Q3 2026. Recent incidents include a massive data breach at IDC Frontier impacting 1.3 million accounts.
Encrygma analysts have identified a surge in autonomous AI-driven cyber attacks, specifically targeting enterprise networks via LLM-powered tools like Claude Code. These threats represent a new frontier in agentic malware, capable of self-correcting during intrusion attempts.
Encrygma threat intelligence confirms the emergence of JADEPUFFER, an autonomous, LLM-driven ransomware strain. This agentic malware leverages Langflow to self-correct attack steps and execute rapid encryption.
The Aurora and SafePay ransomware syndicates have intensified their operations, with both groups posting new victim claims on their respective leak sites as of October 5, 2026.
The newly identified ransomware group 'N0n' has claimed its second victim as of October 5, 2026. This activity follows the group's emergence in late September, signaling a rapid expansion in operations.
The emerging 'Audit Team' ransomware group has intensified its operations, recording a spike in victim claims in early October 2026. The group continues to leverage double-extortion tactics to pressure organizations.
Recent intelligence confirms a surge in ransomware activity as groups like ThreeAM and Morpheus target healthcare and industrial sectors, utilizing aggressive double-extortion tactics to pressure victims.
New intelligence confirms ThreeAM and Morpheus ransomware groups have targeted critical healthcare and industrial sectors in Colombia and Taiwan, utilizing aggressive double-extortion tactics.
Ransomware attacks reached a record high in August 2026, with over 1,000 organizations impacted globally. This 12% increase highlights the escalating threat posed by evolving extortion tactics.
The emerging Krybit ransomware group has intensified its operations, successfully breaching and leaking data from an Indian construction firm. This incident highlights a growing trend of sector-specific targeting.
Recent intelligence confirms a surge in double-extortion attacks by Chaos and M3rx, targeting US-based healthcare and legal entities. These groups are leveraging stolen data to force rapid ransom payments.
A new ransomware operation dubbed Galago has surfaced, showing operational ties to the established Panzer extortion group. Security researchers are monitoring the group's dark leak site as it begins targeting organizations globally.
Global ransomware incidents hit record highs in late September 2026, with groups like Emperador and SafePay aggressively targeting critical infrastructure and financial services using double-extortion tactics.
Ransomware activity has reached record highs in late 2026, with new campaigns by Emperador and SafePay targeting critical sectors. Over 1,000 organizations were impacted in August alone.
Emerging threat actor Panzer has rapidly expanded its operations in September 2026, targeting international organizations across multiple sectors. The group utilizes custom encryption and a dedicated leak site.
The MedusaLocker ransomware group has claimed responsibility for a recent breach of the Bulgarian organization Abv, resulting in the exfiltration of hundreds of sensitive emails.
New intelligence reveals a record-breaking month for ransomware, with 1,073 organizations hit in August 2026. Meanwhile, inter-group warfare between actors like ShinyHunters and Clop is reshaping the landscape.
Global ransomware activity reached record highs in late 2026, with groups like Qilin and ShinyHunters aggressively targeting diverse sectors. Recent incidents include attacks on US and Bulgarian entities.
Recent intelligence confirms a surge in autonomous AI-agent attacks, including the first recorded incident in Spain and the discovery of malware like PhantomRaven, signaling a shift toward AI-driven operations.