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Anubis Ransomware Strikes Android and Windows, Encrypting Files and Stealing Login Data

A new ransomware group called Anubis has emerged as a significant threat in the cybersecurity landscape, targeting both Android and Windows systems with sophisticated attack methods. First identified in November 2024, this dual-platform malware represents a growing trend in the ransomware ecosystem, which saw...

TrickBot Malware – A Tool for Ransomware Gangs to Steal Over $724 Million in Cryptocurrency

In a chilling new revelation, leading cybersecurity experts have highlighted a substantial evolution in ransomware group tactics, as detailed in the latest "State of the Internet" research report. The report points to a staggering $724 million in cryptocurrency having been extorted by cybercriminal organizations...

Ransomware Threat – APT Hackers Target Maritime and Shipping Sectors for Cyberattacks

The maritime industry, responsible for moving about 90% of global trade, has found itself in the crosshairs of cybercriminals and advanced persistent threat (APT) groups. Over the past year, a sharp uptick in targeted cyberattacks has been documented, with more than 100 incidents attributed...

Gunra Ransomware’s Latest Linux Variant – 100 Encryption Threads & New Partial Encryption Feature

A new Linux variant of Gunra ransomware has been detected, broadening the targets of this recently emerged threat group and marking an aggressive expansion beyond its original Windows-based attacks. Since its first discovery in April 2025, Gunra has targeted enterprises across Brazil, Japan, Canada,...

Qilin Ransomware Disables EDR Protection Using TPwSav.sys Driver

The cybercriminal group behind Qilin ransomware has recently demonstrated a new and highly effective technique to circumvent traditional Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) protections. In a recently investigated incident, Qilin affiliates utilized the previously unknown, vulnerable driver TPwSav.sys initially developed for Toshiba laptops to disable...

AI-Powered FunkSec Ransomware Decryptor Now Available for Free

Avast cybersecurity researchers, in cooperation with global law enforcement agencies, have announced the public release of a free FunkSec ransomware decryptor, marking a significant win in the ongoing battle against cybercrime. The tool comes after months of investigations and technical analysis, following FunkSec’s rapid...