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15 articles tagged with #Threat Intelligence
Encrygma analysts report a surge in high-profile ransomware attacks as TheGentlemen and Redact target critical infrastructure and data streaming leaders. These incidents highlight a shift toward aggressive double-extortion tactics.
Encrygma threat data confirms a record-breaking Q3 2026 for ransomware, with 924 attacks recorded. Threat actors like The_Gentlemen and Qilin continue to dominate the landscape through aggressive double extortion.
Encrygma analysts confirm the disruption of the KillSec ransomware group via Operation KillSwitch. This follows a record-breaking Q3 2026 for global ransomware activity, with average demands reaching $602,400.
Recent intelligence confirms that threat actors are increasingly deploying autonomous AI agents to execute post-compromise activities. These agents have reduced the time from initial access to data exfiltration to mere minutes.
The INC Ransom group has claimed a new victim, The New Community School, as global ransomware incidents continue to climb. This follows recent high-profile activity from groups like Warlock and KillSec.
New intelligence reports confirm that ransomware activity reached a 2026 peak in August with 1,073 incidents. Threat actors continue to leverage double-extortion tactics, with groups like Aurora remaining active.
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.
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.
Security researchers have identified CLOSEDQUORUM, a novel strain of malware that autonomously determines its next malicious action by polling four distinct commercial AI models for consensus.
Cisco Talos researchers have identified a new autonomous malware strain, CLOSEDQUORUM, which utilizes a multi-LLM 'hive mind' to make real-time tactical decisions during network intrusions.
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.
Cybersecurity analysts report an 89% surge in machine-assisted attacks as threat actors leverage LLMs to shrink patch windows to 48 hours. AI is now simultaneously the primary weapon and a high-value target.
Microsoft Threat Intelligence has uncovered NeedyMantis, a sophisticated, modular post-compromise malware family. The threat is currently being deployed in highly targeted operations against critical sectors.
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.
Apple has issued a new wave of high-confidence threat notifications to users in 110 countries, warning of targeted mercenary spyware attacks. These alerts highlight the escalating sophistication of state-linked surveillance operations.