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https://securitybrief.co.nz/story/ai-gives-cyber-criminals-new-tools-in-evolving-ransomware-threat
AI gives cyber criminals new tools in evolving ransomware threat
Aug 27, 2025 - Cyber criminals are increasingly using AI tools to enhance ransomware attacks, complicating defences for individuals and organisations alike.
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https://controlsys.org/news/the-ransomware-threat-manufacturers-cant-afford-to-ignore/
The Ransomware Threat Manufacturers Can’t Afford to Ignore - Control System Integrators Association
Apr 22, 2026 - A surge in ransomware attacks targeting production lines calls for OT network isolation. Neither OPC UA nor MQTT traverse DMZs very well, but tunnel/mirroring...
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https://www.meritalk.com/articles/cisa-fbi-issue-advisory-on-zeppelin-ransomware-threat/
CISA and FBI Issue Advisory on Zeppelin Ransomware Threat – MeriTalk
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on August 11 issued a Cybersecurity Advisory (CSA) on...
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https://seclists.org/dataloss/2022/q2/37
BreachExchange: State of Ransomware shows huge growth in threat and impacts
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https://blog.pcisecuritystandards.org/the-threat-of-ransomware-attacks-2022
The Threat of Ransomware Attacks
How the spike in ransomware attacks presents a serious threat to the business community. On the blog, we cover important questions about ransomware with...
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https://www.dashlane.com/blog/ransomware-attacks-french-hospitals-threat-healthcare-sector
Ransomware Attacks on French Hospitals Shows Unrelenting Threat to Healthcare Sector | Dashlane
Ransomware attacks pummeled the healthcare industry last year. 2021 promises more of the same, as a recent rash of attacks on French hospitals has shown.
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https://www.corvusinsurance.com:443/blog/q4-25-travelers-cyber-threat-report
Q4 '25 Travelers Cyber Threat Report: Attacks on VPNs Help Drive Ransomware Activity to New Highs
Feb 26, 2026 - Q4 2025 saw an unprecedented rise in ransomware attacks, with Qilin leading the charge and VPNs being a prime target for cybercriminals.
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https://www.iomart.com/resource-centre/insights/cyber-security-insights
Cyber Security Insights | Threat Detection, Ransomware Protection & SOC | Iomart
Stay ahead of evolving cyber threats with Iomart’s Cyber Security Insights. Explore expert guidance on threat hunting, ransomware defence, managed firewalls,...
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https://www.guidepointsecurity.com/resources/grit-2026-ransomware-and-cyber-threat-report/
GRIT 2026 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report | GuidePoint Security
Mar 24, 2026 - Ransomware trends and threats from the past year, with insights from GuidePoint Security to protect your organization.
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https://www.k12dive.com/news/ransomware-persistent-growing-threat-schools/732137/
Ransomware is a persistent and growing threat for schools nationwide. Here’s what you need to know....
In a five-part series, we highlight firsthand accounts as well as best practices to shore up cyber defenses.
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https://www.theverge.com/22573778/microsoft-riskiq-acquisition-deal-cybersecurity-ransomware-security
Microsoft acquires cybersecurity firm RiskIQ as the threat of ransomware intensifies | The Verge
Jul 12, 2021 - Microsoft is acquiring another cybersecurity firm as it looks to take on the threat of ransomware. RiskIQ makes cloud-based security software, and it looks...
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https://www.sans.org/blog/ai-powered-ransomware-how-threat-actors-weaponize-ai-across-attack-lifecycle
AI-Powered Ransomware: How Threat Actors Weaponize AI Across the Attack Lifecycle | SANS Institute
Feb 28, 2026 - AI has dramatically lowered the technical barriers for cybercriminals.
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https://blog.avast.com/rise-fall-ransomware
The rise and fall of ransomware: Insights from Avast's Q1/2023 Threat Report
Ransomware has been a prominent threat in cybersecurity for more than a decade, but the rates of incidents are showing slight decline. The Avast Q1/2023 Threat...
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https://www.av-test.org/en/news/security-vs-ransomware-34-solutions-in-the-advanced-threat-protection-test/
Security vs. Ransomware: 34 Solutions in the Advanced Threat Protection Test
The waves of attacks with ransomware are becoming more and more frequent, especially given the fact that now there is Ransomware-as-a-Service, allowing even...
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https://www.inforisktoday.com/webinars/live-webinar-ransomware-trends-commercial-threat-insights-for-2026-w-6969
Live Webinar | Ransomware Trends and Commercial Threat Insights for 2026Webinar.
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https://www.itpro.com/security/cyber-security/361099/cyber-security-and-insurance-companies-evolving-with-the-threat-of-ransomware
How are cyber security and insurance companies evolving with the threat of ransomware? | IT Pro
Oct 5, 2021 - In a sector that is being heavily scrutinised, many companies are having to implement changes to deal with new risks
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https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/03/30/teampcp-supply-chain-attacks-ransomware/
TeamPCP’s attack spree slows, but threat escalates with ransomware pivot - Help Net Security
TeamPCP has shifted from supply chain expansion to monetization of existing credential harvests by partnering with ransomware attackers.
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https://www.mimecast.com/content/clop-ransomware/
Threat Assessment: Clop Ransomware | Mimecast
Clop is a ransomware that encrypts data, renaming each file by appending the .clop extension. Learn how Mimecast helps prevent Clop ransomware.
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https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/dev0569-expands-toolkit-royal/
Emerging Threat Actor DEV-0569 Expands Its Toolkit to Deliver Royal Ransomware - Infosecurity...
Nov 8, 2024 - As well as malvertising and phishing links, the new threat actor is now also using contact forms to deliver its payloads, found Microsoft
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https://www.sans.org/webcasts/spring-cyber-solutions-fest-2026-insider-threat-malware-ransomware-track
Spring Cyber Solutions Fest 2026: Insider Threat / Malware / Ransomware Track | SANS Institute
The Insider Threat / Malware / Ransomware Track at SANS Spring Cyber Solutions Fest 2026 brings together leading practitioners, researchers, and solution...
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https://ransomch.at/analysis.html
Ransomware Negotiation Analysis & Threat Intelligence | Ransomch.at
In-depth analysis of ransomware negotiation patterns, criminal enterprise relationships, and threat intelligence insights derived from real-world chat...
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https://www.pwc.co.uk/services/technology/cyber-security-services/insights/responding-to-growing-human-operated-ransomware-attacks-threat.html
Responding to the growing threat of human-operated ransomware attacks - PwC UK
Organisations who have not already taken steps to understand and reduce their vulnerability to ransomware attacks should act now. Download our new whitepaper...
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https://www.theinsaneapp.com/2024/03/ransomware-and-its-variants.html
Understanding The Threat: A Comprehensive Guide To Ransomware And Its Variants
Mar 19, 2024 - This guide provides a comprehensive overview of ransomware, its variants, and the essential steps you can take to safeguard your data.
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https://www.csoonline.com/article/4148705/faster-attacks-and-recovery-denial-ransomware-reshape-threat-landscape.html
Faster attacks and ‘recovery denial’ ransomware reshape threat landscape | CSO Online
Mar 23, 2026 - In 2025, attacker dwell time rose, voice phishing topped email phishing, and threat actors increasingly targeted backup and identity systems, according to...
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https://www.itprotoday.com/attacks-breaches/countering-the-threat-of-ransomware-as-a-service
Countering the Threat of Ransomware as a Service
Aug 1, 2025 - Ransomware has evolved from a specialized criminal enterprise to an accessible subscription model. Here's how to combat the threat of RaaS.
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https://www.fortinet.com/blog/ciso-collective/ransomware-the-number-one-cyber-threat-to-enterprises
Ransomware: The Number One Cyber Threat to Enterprises | CISO Collective
Ransomware continues to be one of the most damaging cyberattacks. Learn today’s current ransomware trends, the ways they are impacting businesses, and how your...
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https://www.duocircle.com/phishing-protection/are-you-ready-to-meet-the-threat-of-locky-ransomware
Are You Ready To Meet The Threat Of Locky Ransomware? - DuoCircle
Locky is a ransomware variant that was first reported in 2016.
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https://www.guidepointsecurity.com/resources/grit-2026-q1-ransomware-cyber-threat-report-webinar/
GRIT Q1 2026 Ransomware & Cyber Threat Report Presentation | GuidePoint Security
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