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Over the past few years, the cybersecurity landscape has been increasingly dominated by ransomware attacks. These threats have grown more complex, evolving from simple file-encryption schemes to multi-layered extortion tactics. Notably, we’ve seen the rise of double extortion—where attackers not only encrypt data but also threaten to leak it—and even triple extortion, which adds pressure The post DOGE Big Balls Ransomware turns into a big cyber threat first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post DOGE Big Balls Ransomware turns into a big cyber threat appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

DaVita, a major player in the kidney dialysis industry, has recently fallen victim to a ransomware attack. Fortunately, there have been no reports of the breach affecting patient-related services as of now. However, the situation could become more concerning if the hackers choose to release or sell the stolen data. If that happens, it could The post DaVita hit by ransomware attack first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post DaVita hit by ransomware attack appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Ransomware attacks have been on the rise in recent months, likely due to the ease with which hackers can generate substantial earnings through increasingly aggressive tactics, including double and triple extortion. These methods force victims to not only pay a ransom to regain access to their systems but also to prevent the public release of The post RansomHouse ransomware steals 2TB data from telecom giant first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post RansomHouse ransomware steals 2TB data from telecom giant appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Ransomware attacks are known to frequently occur over weekends, and Sensata Technologies, a prominent manufacturer of sensors and electrical components for critical applications, recently became a victim of such an attack. According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the incident took place on April 6, 2025, and involved the theft The post Sensata Technologies hit by a ransomware attack first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Sensata Technologies hit by a ransomware attack appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Clop Ransomware Targets WK Kellogg Co. in Cyber Attack WK Kellogg Co., now operating as a separate entity from the Kellogg Company, has fallen victim to a cyber-attack, believed to be a ransomware attack. After conducting a technical investigation, the company discovered in February 2025 that cybercriminals, reportedly from the Clop ransomware group, may have The post Clop targets Kellogg and Medusa Ransomware hits NASCAR first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Clop targets Kellogg and Medusa Ransomware hits NASCAR appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Ransomware gangs are notorious for first stealing data from servers before encrypting it, holding it hostage until a ransom is paid. The act of siphoning off data intensifies the pressure on victims, as they are faced with the dual threat of encryption and the possibility that their stolen data will be sold to interested parties. The post Hunters International Ransomware moves to data exfiltration and data extortion first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Hunters International Ransomware moves to data exfiltration and data extortion appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Zoom, the popular video conferencing software widely used by businesses across the globe for meetings and virtual collaboration, has recently made headlines—but not for the reasons you might expect. The company has found itself linked to an alarming rise in cybercrime, with hackers exploiting its name to distribute the notorious BlackSuit ransomware to Windows systems. The post Zoom software leading to BlackSuit Ransomware drop on Windows first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Zoom software leading to BlackSuit Ransomware drop on Windows appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

In 2022, the notorious LockBit ransomware group targeted the servers of the UK’s National Health Service (NHS), a breach that affected around 79,000 individuals, including both patients and staff. Upon investigation, it was revealed that the malware had infiltrated the NHS systems through a third-party technology provider, Advanced Computer Software Group LTD. As a result The post NHS LockBit ransomware attack yields £3.07 million penalty on tech provider first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post NHS LockBit ransomware attack yields £3.07 million penalty on tech provider appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

A ransomware group, whose identity remains undisclosed, has reportedly targeted a significant portion of the servers at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Despite multiple demands from the attackers for a ransom of $10 million, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has firmly rejected the hackers’ demands. He emphasized that conceding to such extortion could exacerbate the situation The post Malaysia PM says NO to $10m demand of ransomware gang first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Malaysia PM says NO to $10m demand of ransomware gang appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.

Ransomware attacks have become one of the most feared cyber threats in recent times. Cybercriminals are increasingly leveraging sophisticated technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to execute highly effective and near-flawless attacks. The growing sophistication of these attacks makes them difficult to counter, leaving many victims with no option but to pay hefty ransoms to regain The post Akira Ransomware encryption breached with cloud computing first appeared on Cybersecurity Insiders. The post Akira Ransomware encryption breached with cloud computing appeared first on Cybersecurity Insiders.