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Ransomware activity stays high as new groups surge

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GuidePoint says ransomware attacks stayed elevated in Q1 as The Gentlemen surged, construction became a top target and extortion-only tactics spread.
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Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams

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ReliaQuest says suspected former Black Basta operators are bombarding staff with emails and posing as IT support in Microsoft Teams to reach senior executives.
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Cybercrooks abuse Keitaro tracker for AI scam campaigns

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Cybercriminals exploit Keitaro ad tracker to cloak AI trading scams and malware, tying some 15,500 malicious domains into a hidden network.
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SmarterMail flaw exploited in China-linked ransomware push

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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China-linked Warlock ransomware group exploits SmarterMail flaw for admin takeovers, chaining features to gain full Windows control.
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Bitsight unveils dark web tool to secure supply chains

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Bitsight launches an AI-driven dark web monitoring tool to give organisations earlier warning of cyber threats targeting key suppliers.
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Espionage Without Noise: Understanding APT36's Enduring Campaigns

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Indian defence faces a decade-long silent siege as APT36 refines cross-platform cyber espionage with stealthy, persistent RAT campaigns.
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DivisionHex launches new framework to streamline exposure management

Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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DivisionHex launches a new framework leveraging Tenable One to help firms prioritise cyber exposure risks and improve security defence strategies.
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Black Kite unveils ASI for targeted third-party cyber risk

Sat, 9th Aug 2025
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Black Kite has launched its Adversary Susceptibility Index to help firms spot which suppliers are most exposed to specific cyber threat actors, enhancing risk management.
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Silent Push unveils enhanced threat intelligence with Feed Scanner

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Silent Push launches upgraded Threat Intelligence Management with Feed Scanner interface to boost enterprises' early cyber threat detection and response.
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IT-ISAC identifies top cyber threats using new framework

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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The IT-ISAC reveals 58 high-risk cyber adversaries targeting the sector, urging companies to adopt a new risk assessment framework to mitigate threats.
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Gartner report criticises SOAR systems, Acora defends approach

Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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A new Gartner report criticising SOAR systems for high costs and unmet promises has stirred controversy, with Acora defending its approach to optimising SOAR technology.
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Threat actor abuses Cloudflare tunnels to deliver RATs

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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Cybercriminals exploit Cloudflare Tunnels, delivering remote access trojans via TryCloudflare abuse, notes Proofpoint, with evolving attack methods pushing past defences.
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Defending against APTs: A learning exercise with Kimsuky

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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Rapid7 Labs' new paper reveals Kimsuky's sophisticated tactics, providing vital insights for security teams to bolster defences against these advanced persistent threats.
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Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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The rise of GenAI in business innovation, via tools like Microsoft Copilot, comes with an alarming spike in AI-powered cyberattacks, pushing security to its limits.
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ReliaQuest reveals BlackSuit ransomware details in 2024 customer incident

Wed, 29th May 2024
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In April 2024, ReliaQuest uncovered a cyberattack by the BlackSuit ransomware group, highlighting critical vulnerabilities and the need for improved security measures.
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AI bolsters security response times, reveals ReliaQuest report

Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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ReliaQuest's annual threat report reveals AI and automation technologies improve organisations' response time to security incidents by up to 99% year on year.
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Mandiant uncovers intricate UNC5325 cyber attacks on Ivanti devices

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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Cybersecurity company Mandiant has identified that actor UNC5325 exploits an Ivanti zero-day vulnerability, utilising evasive techniques and malware to persistently infiltrate devices.
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Alarming lack of API visibility among enterprises: Cequence

Fri, 19th May 2023
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New research highlights APIs are now a leading attack vector, posing new and significant threats to organisations.