Ransomware is a type of malicious software that makes a victim’s data, system or device inaccessible. It locks the target or encrypts it (converting text into an unreadable form) until the victim pays ...

Ransomware gangs are already starting to embed AI into their workflows, allowing them to fine-tune and amplify attacks that have already stolen billions from U.S. corporations. Why it matters: Most ...

1 in 3 entries are used to extort civilians, says new paper Fresh research suggests attackers are actively monitoring databases of vulnerabilities that are known to be useful in carrying out ...

According to the findings, the number of ransomware cases peaked in the last quarter of 2025, with 2,910 recorded incidents, marking a 38% increase compared to the same period in 2024 (2,102 cases) ...

The cybersecurity threat landscape is shifting, and in 2026 it is expected that cybercriminals will continue to keep companies on their toes. Andrius Buinovskis, a cybersecurity expert at NordLayer ...

Planning, tabletops, and the right skills and training are vital to being prepared for one of the most prevalent business continuity nightmares. Ransomware attacks continue to plague organizations, ...

Ransomware-as-a-service operations are increasingly seeking to forge connections with employees, contractors and trusted ...

Google has launched an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered security capability that acts as a last line of defence against ransomware attacks that have evaded traditional security measures and ...

Tulsa International Airport recently suffered a ransomware attack, a spokeswoman confirmed. The facility is independent of ...

There's never a good time to get hit by ransomware, but the fallout can be even more devastating when attacks hit during off-hours, weekends. or holidays. That's the time when threat actors strike, ...

Ransomware attack on Texas gas station chain exposes 377,000 people's Social Security numbers and driver's licenses. Keep ...

Students were able to return to the Minersville School District this week following a ransomware attack, but the district’s work of restoring its computer system and investigating the crime continues.