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News Week: June 30th to July 6th, 2025
Ransomware Attack on Radix Impacts Swiss Government Offices A ransomware breach targeting the Swiss non-profit Radix has compromised sensitive data from multiple federal agencies. The attack was carried out by the Sarcoma group, which exploited phishing tactics, outdated vulnerabilities, and notably Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) access to infiltrate the system. After stealing and encrypting the […]
11.07.2025
Lynx Ransomware
Lynx Ransomware: The Hidden Predator The Lynx Ransomware was first reported in November 2020 and has been posing a significant threat since. One of the notable victims of this ransomware includes Canadian healthcare service provider ‘LifeLabs’, leading to temporary suspension of its services. In another incident, the Bulgarian National Revenue Agency (NRA) fell prey to […]
04.07.2025
Top Cyber Insurance Executives Gather at Finlex Summit 2025: BeforeCrypt Shares Expertise
Imagine this: It’s 3 AM on a Tuesday. Your production systems are frozen. A skull and crossbones fills every computer screen in your facility. Your 150 employees can’t work. Your customers are calling. And a message demands $2.5 million in Bitcoin to unlock everything. This isn’t a nightmare – it’s Monday morning for too many […]
23.06.2025
Interlock Ransomware
Discovered in mid-2019, InterLock Ransomware has emerged as a sinister cyber threat. The risk factor surrounding this ransomware variant remains high, especially for Windows users. In March 2020, it struck more than 50 school districts in the US causing long-term damage. Another high-profile incident took place in the same month when it breached the network […]
06.06.2025
SilentRansomGroup
Unlock the Secrets of SilentRansomGroup: A Rising Threat in the Ransomware Landscape First identified in early 2023, SilentRansomGroup has rapidly gained attention within cybersecurity circles as a notable threat actor employing sophisticated encryption techniques. Their malware campaigns have targeted various industries worldwide, making them a medium to high-risk concern for organizations seeking to protect their […]
13.05.2025
BlackLock Ransomware
BlackLock Ransomware: Key Insight into the Unseen Hazard BlackLock Ransomware first shot to prominence in early 2022 and since then, it has persistently posed significant threats to both individual computer users and corporations. As of today, this ransomware variant is considered a medium level risk. It grabbed major headlines when it targeted a range of […]
29.04.2025
SuperBlack Ransomware
SuperBlack Ransomware: The Silent Data Harvester SuperBlack Ransomware, first emerging into the cyber landscape in the early months of 2018, remains a medium risk to organizations today. Predominantly, organizations in the US and Europe have been selected targets of attack. In 2020, Publican School System [external link to trusted source] succumbed to an attack and […]
29.04.2025
EncryptHub Ransomware
Deep Dive on the EncryptHub Ransomware EncryptHub is a ransomware variant that was first detected in mid-2021. This ransomware strain poses a significant threat, with numerous organizations across the globe falling prey to its attacks. For instance, in December 2021, several South Korean companies reported EncryptHub intrusions, leading to significant data encryption and business interruption […]
29.04.2025
Shinra Ransomware
Shinra Ransomware Ever since Shinra Ransomware was first discovered in early 2021, it has posed a significant threat to businesses and individuals alike. It’s a medium risk ransomware that primarily targets Windows operating systems. One prominent case involved an attack on a US software company in May 2021, causing the company to lose important data […]
29.04.2025
Scattered Spider Ransomware
Understanding the Threat: A Look into Scattered Spider Ransomware Initially reported in the fall of 2018, the ransomware variant Scattered Spider Ransomware remains a medium risk threat across the digital landscape. Targeting primarily Windows operating systems, it was notably involved in an attack on the Carabinieri’s network infrastructure in 2018 and a reported cyber attack […]
28.04.2025
DragonForce Ransomware
The DragonForce Ransomware: A Data Breach Firestorm First unearthed in late 2021, the ransomware variant type DragonForce ransomware has swiftly become a high-risk threat in the cybersecurity landscape. There currently is nothing known about the file extension for the DragonForce ransomware, but we will update our list of the most common ransomware file extensions as […]
28.04.2025
Monti Ransomware
Monti Ransomware: The New Kid on The Block Posing Alarming Threats Monti Ransomware, first identified in September 2021, is a rapidly evolving cyber threat that targets Windows-based systems. The relatively new but high-risk ransomware variant has already made headlines for attacking significant entities. One alarming incident was the assault on the Italian beverage company, Campari […]
27.04.2025
News Week: January 27th to February 3rd, 2025
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Contact Our Ransomware & Cybersecurity Experts” h2_font_container=”tag:p|font_size:1.5em|text_align:left” h2_google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” h4=”We will get back to you as quickly as possible!” h4_font_container=”tag:p|font_size:1.3em|text_align:left|color:rgba(157%2C157%2C158%2C0.89)” h4_google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” style=”flat” css=”” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” use_custom_fonts_h4=”true”]Get Help Now[/vc_cta][vc_column_text css=””] Massive Cyber Heist: Hackers Steal $85 Million from Phemex Phemex, a major cryptocurrency exchange, fell victim to a massive security breach, resulting in the theft of approximately […]
03.02.2025
News Week: January 20th to January 27th, 2025
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Contact Our Ransomware & Cybersecurity Experts” h2_font_container=”tag:p|font_size:1.5em|text_align:left” h2_google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” h4=”We will get back to you as quickly as possible!” h4_font_container=”tag:p|font_size:1.3em|text_align:left|color:rgba(157%2C157%2C158%2C0.89)” h4_google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” style=”flat” css=”” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” use_custom_fonts_h4=”true”]Get Help Now[/vc_cta][vc_column_text] Ransomware gangs exploit Microsoft Teams for phishing attacks Ransomware gangs are increasingly refining their methods, leveraging phishing schemes that combine email bombing with impersonation tactics in Microsoft Teams […]
28.01.2025
Signs & Symptoms of a Ransomware Attack
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Contact Our Ransomware & Cybersecurity Experts” h2_font_container=”tag:p|font_size:1.5em|text_align:left” h2_google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” h4=”We will get back to you as quickly as possible!” h4_font_container=”tag:p|font_size:1.3em|text_align:left|color:rgba(157%2C157%2C158%2C0.89)” h4_google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” style=”flat” css=”” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” use_custom_fonts_h4=”true”]Get Help Now[/vc_cta][vc_column_text] Unusual System Behavior One of the initial signs of a ransomware attack is unexpected system behavior. This can manifest in several ways that disrupt normal operations: Frequent System […]
27.01.2025
News Week: January 13th to January 20th, 2025
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_cta h2=”Contact Our Ransomware & Cybersecurity Experts” h2_font_container=”tag:p|font_size:1.5em|text_align:left” h2_google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” h4=”We will get back to you as quickly as possible!” h4_font_container=”tag:p|font_size:1.3em|text_align:left|color:rgba(157%2C157%2C158%2C0.89)” h4_google_fonts=”font_family:Lato%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal” style=”flat” css=”” use_custom_fonts_h2=”true” use_custom_fonts_h4=”true”]Get Help Now[/vc_cta][vc_column_text] Security Breach at Nominet Attributed to VPN Vulnerability Nominet, the operator of the .UK domain registry and one of the largest country code registries globally, recently disclosed a […]
20.01.2025