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Unit 42 Ransomware and Extortion Report Highlights: Multi

Palo Alto Unit 42Apr 19, 14:20 UTC · Apr 19, 2023Ransomware

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Incident Response trends Q2 2023: Data theft extortion rises, while healthcare is still most

Cisco TalosJul 26, 12:00 UTC · Jul 26, 2023Ransomware in the wildCVE-2023-0669 CVE-2021-27101 CVE-2021-27102+3 CVEs

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Cyber extortion hits all-time high

Help Net SecurityApr 23, 13:47 UTC · Apr 23, 2026Ransomware

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Q3 Malware Trends: Ransomware Extorts Education, Emotet and Crypto Mining Malware Evolve, and Android Malware Persists

Recorded FutureNov 21, 00:00 UTC · Nov 21, 2025Ransomware

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Ransomware Double-Dip: Re

The Hacker NewsApr 22, 15:50 UTC · Apr 22, 2024Ransomware

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Semiconductor Companies Targeted by Ransomware

Recorded FutureJun 29, 00:00 UTC · Jun 29, 2026Ransomware

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Cyber Extortion Soars: SMBs Hit Four Times Harder

Infosecurity MagazineJul 3, 15:30 UTC · Jul 3, 2024Ransomware

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US Teen to Plead Guilty in PowerSchool Extortion Campaign

Infosecurity MagazineMay 21, 12:00 UTC · May 21, 2025Ransomware

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A Government Insider on Navigating the New Guidance for Ransomware Payments

The RecordNov 17, 00:00 UTC · Nov 17, 2022Ransomware

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Canadian Man Pleads Guilty in Snowflake Extortions

Krebs on SecurityAug 6, 17:35 UTC · Aug 6, 2026Ransomware

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Former US Army member confesses to Telecom hack and extortion conspiracy

Security AffairsJul 16, 11:29 UTC · Jul 16, 2025Ransomware

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Double-extortion ransomware attacks on the rise

Help Net SecurityMay 18, 00:00 UTC · May 18, 2021Ransomware

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Extortion-Only Attacks Increase, With Data Theft Dominating Ransomware

Infosecurity MagazineJun 11, 10:20 UTC · Jun 11, 2026Ransomware

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US national charged in Finnish psychotherapy center extortion

The RecordSep 15, 13:02 UTC · Sep 15, 2025Ransomware

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DD4BC, Armada Collective, and the Rise of Cyber Extortion

Recorded FutureJun 27, 00:00 UTC · Jun 27, 2025Ransomware

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Incognito Darknet Market Mass-Extorts Buyers, Sellers

Krebs on SecurityMar 11, 16:57 UTC · Mar 11, 2024Ransomware

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What does it mean when ransomware actors use “double extortion” tactics?

Cisco TalosJun 14, 12:55 UTC · Jun 14, 2023Ransomware

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Experts concerned about ransomware groups creating searchable databases of victim data

The RecordJan 11, 00:00 UTC · Jan 11, 2023Ransomware

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Are Ransomware Attacks Slowing Down? It Depends on Where You Look

Recorded FutureJun 30, 00:00 UTC · Jun 30, 2025Ransomware

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The Dark Nexus Between Harm Groups and ‘The Com’

Krebs on SecuritySep 15, 00:00 UTC · Sep 15, 2024Ransomware

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Hackers Increasingly Shun Encryption in Favour of Pure Data Theft and Extortion

Infosecurity MagazineJan 15, 15:45 UTC · Jan 15, 2026Ransomware CVE-2025-61882

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ShinyHunters Wage Broad Corporate Extortion Spree

Krebs on SecurityOct 8, 00:36 UTC · Oct 8, 2025Ransomware CVE-2025-61882

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Double extortion is becoming ransomware's new normal

The RecordJan 24, 00:00 UTC · Jan 24, 2023Ransomware1

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Prolific cyber extortion group Karakurt might be a Conti side hustle

CyberScoopApr 15, 21:49 UTC · Apr 15, 2022Ransomware in the wild

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Crooks offer millions to skilled black hats to help them in extortion campaigns

Security AffairsFeb 23, 15:44 UTC · Feb 23, 2019Ransomware

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How to prepare for the future of digital extortion

Help Net SecurityJan 30, 00:00 UTC · Jan 30, 2018Ransomware

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Hacking the Media: The PR Tactics of Cybercriminals

Recorded FutureJun 4, 00:00 UTC · Jun 4, 2026Ransomware

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Instructure claims hackers returned stolen Canvas data after an extortion standoff

CyberScoopMay 12, 15:08 UTC · May 12, 2026Ransomware

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Canvas Breach Disrupts Schools & Colleges Nationwide

Krebs on SecurityMay 8, 03:14 UTC · May 8, 2026Ransomware

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Ransomware negotiator caught secretly assisting BlackCat extortion scheme

Security AffairsApr 21, 20:29 UTC · Apr 21, 2026Ransomware

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Fraudsters Impersonate Clop Ransomware to Extort Businesses

Infosecurity MagazineMar 14, 11:00 UTC · Mar 14, 2025Ransomware

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Canadian Man Arrested in Snowflake Data Extortions

Krebs on SecurityNov 5, 17:51 UTC · Nov 5, 2024Ransomware

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Cyber Extortion Growing Exponentially in Africa, Middle East and China, Finds Orange

Infosecurity MagazineDec 5, 16:35 UTC · Dec 5, 2022Ransomware

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Cybercriminals seeking more than just ransomware payment

Help Net SecurityFeb 25, 00:00 UTC · Feb 25, 2022Ransomware

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Why the extortion of Vastaamo matters far beyond Finland — and how cyber pros are responding

CyberScoopOct 29, 15:27 UTC · Oct 29, 2020Ransomware in the wild

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Criminal groups promising salaries averaging $360,000 per year to accomplices

Help Net SecurityNov 17, 17:24 UTC · Nov 17, 2019Ransomware

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Google Links Redact Extortion Group to BlackFile Rebrand

Infosecurity MagazineAug 7, 09:40 UTC · Aug 7, 2026Ransomware

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Snowflake hacker pleads guilty, faces up to 32 years in prison

CyberScoopAug 6, 13:28 UTC · Aug 6, 2026Ransomware in the wild

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UNC3753 Used Vishing and Physical Intrusions in U.S. Data Theft Extortion Campaign

The Hacker NewsJun 8, 09:58 UTC · Jun 8, 2026Ransomware

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Two new extortion crews are speedrunning the Scattered Spider playbook

CyberScoopApr 30, 15:00 UTC · Apr 30, 2026Ransomware in the wild

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