Man Linked to Phobos Ransomware Arrested in Poland
Polish police said they found evidence of cybercrime on the 47-year-old suspect’s devices.
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Washington Hotel in Japan Hit by Ransomware Attack
Washington Hotel, a prominent hotel chain in Japan, has confirmed a ransomware attack that compromised several of its servers on February 13, 2026. The incident was detected at 10:00 PM when unauthorized access was identified on multiple servers, promp…
LockBit 5.0 ransomware expands its reach across Windows, Linux, and ESXi
The Acronis Threat Research Unit (TRU) has identified a new and significantly enhanced version of the LockBit ransomware, LockBit 5.0, currently being deployed in active campaigns. The latest variant demonstrates expanded cross-platform capabilities, e…
Ransomware Groups Claimed 2,000 Attacks in Just Three Months
Ransomware attacks surged 52% in 2025, with supply chain breaches nearly doubling as groups like Qilin drive record monthly incidents worldwide.
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Naming and shaming: How ransomware groups tighten the screws on victims
When corporate data is exposed on a dedicated leak site, the consequences linger long after the attack fades from the news cycle
Hackers Deliver Global Group Ransomware Offline via Phishing Emails
Global Group ransomware is delivered through phishing emails and can encrypt files offline without any internet connection.
Ransomware group breached SmarterTools via flaw in its SmarterMail deployment
SmarterTools, the company behind the popular Microsoft Exchange alternative SmarterMail, has been breached by a ransomware-wielding group that leveraged a recently fixed vulnerability in that solution. How did the SmarterTools breach happen? Derek Curt…
Ransomware Groups May Pivot Back to Encryption as Data Theft Tactics Falter
As only data exfiltration for extortion no longer delivers ROI, ransomware gangs may increasingly encrypting data for additional leverage.
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SmarterTools Hit by Ransomware via Vulnerability in Its Own Product
SmarterTools says customers were impacted after hackers compromised a data center used for quality control testing.
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Italian university La Sapienza still offline to mitigate recent cyber attack
Rome’s La Sapienza University was hit by a cyberattack that disrupted IT systems and caused widespread operational issues. Since February 2, Rome’s La Sapienza University, one of the most important Italian universities, has been offline due to a cyberattack. For days, students have been unable to book exams, check tuition payments, or access faculty contacts. […]