SimpleHelp exploited by DragonForce ransomware group
CISA has issued a warning about the exploitation SimpleHelp RMM software by ransomware groups.
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One in five Fortune 500 companies had leaked credentials in the past 30 days
Stolen credentials can open the door for ransomware and Business Email Compromise (BEC).
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Ransomware group Mora_001 targets Fortinet applications
The new gang appears to have links to the defunct LockBit group.
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Ransomware groups were faster, stealthier, and more active than ever in 2024
2024 was the worst year ever for big game ransomware.
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ThreatDown State of Malware report 2025
The ThreatDown State of Malware report focuses on a few key developments that we witnessed in 2024.
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Akira ransomware’s secret weapon—AnyDesk
The Akira ransomware group drops the AnyDesk client to gain persistence.
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Which ports to monitor for ransomware attacks
There are a few ports that deserve extra attention when you're monitoring your systems for ransomware attacks.
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How the Black Basta ransomware gang hides Cobalt Strike beacons with PowerShell
Ransomware gangs love PowerShell.
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Why ransomware gangs want you to keep using that GPON router
A vulnerability found in 2018 is ranked #6 on the list of most attacked vulnerabilities.
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Ransomware insurance is funding cybercrime, says White House official
"This is a troubling practice that must end."
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Ransomware payments on track to smash $1.1 billion record
Median payments to some strains are now $1.5 million—a 650% increase from early 2023.
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Ransomware group disguises SharpRhino trojan as Angry IP Scanner
Researchers have uncovered more details of a Hunters International campaign that uses search ads to spread the SharpRhino RAT.
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New phishing campaign uses Discord for payload delivery
A new phishing campaign uses two Discord CDN's to host malicious executables.
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Rhysida using Oyster Backdoor to deliver ransomware
In a recent attack, Rhysida used a new variant of the Oyster backdoor, also known as Broomstick.
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Biggest trial court in the US closed after ransomware attack
The Los Angeles County Superior Court remained closed on Monday as it tried to recover from a ransomware attack.
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Ransomware review: July 2024
In June, LockBit said it breached the Federal Reserve and Black Basta was seen exploiting a Windows zero-day.
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Credential Dumping: How ransomware gangs steal login data and how to detect it
Get the ins and outs of Credential Dumping.
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How the world’s worst ransomware gang avoids detection
Look at a real example of how LockBit used LOTL techniques on a ThreatDown MDR client.
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South Africa’s NHLS is recovering from a ransomware attack quickly, it just doesn’t feel that way
It's estimated that the NHLS handles diagnostic tests for about 80% of South Africa's population. Ransomware groups don't care.
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Alabama State Department of Education stops ransomware attack but the assault on US education continues
More than 60% of global ransomware attacks on education happen in the USA.
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