Why encrypted backups may fail in an AI-driven ransomware era ...

Victims of a destructive form of ransomware, which fails to unlock files even if the ransom is paid, can now retrieve their files for free with a new file decryptor released by security researchers.

Ransomware threat actors tracked as Velvet Tempest are using the ClickFix technique and legitimate Windows utilities to deploy the DonutLoader malware and the CastleRAT backdoor.

After aggressively using JavaScript email attachments to distribute malware for the past year, attackers are now switching to less suspicious file types to trick users. Last week, researchers from the ...

The adage, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" holds especially true in regard to malware infections and ransomware attacks, which have become one of the most significant cyber threats ...

Popular online tools that convert '.pdf,' '.doc' and '.jpg' files to a different format are being mimicked by scammers who offer similar services but instead maliciously install malware and ransomware ...

Ransomware is a nasty bit of malware. Effectively, it locks down your device, and the only way of potentially getting access back is by paying hackers to get it removed. At least, that's what ...

Ransomware operators are now actively using a modular malware, Skitnet, sold on underground forums including RAMP since April 2024. According to cybersecurity firm Prodaft, the multi-stage malware is ...

WTF?! Being affected by a dangerous ransomware operation is bad enough, but at least you might have a chance to recover your files somehow. A recently discovered ransomware strain is making things ...

Last year was a huge year for ransomware gangs. Attacks rose from 5,189 in 2024 (up 24%); however, the real number is likely ...