Fake IT help desk calls led to remote access and VYPR ransomware
Cisco Talos says callers often knew only names and emails, and one Quick Assist session ended in ransomware.
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- First seenOct 20, 2026
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2 articles · newest firstZscaler says ransomware gangs use AI to select data for extortion
ThreatLabz cites 896.2 TB stolen by the top 10 groups and a healthcare payment of $2 million with no encryption.
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- Payouts Kingmalware · 1
- Contimalware · 1
- Zscalerorganization · 1
- Cisco Talosorganization · 1
- Ciscovendor · 1
- GitHub Copilot CLIproduct · 1
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