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ANZ Organizations Are in the Ransomware Crosshairs— What the Dark Web Is Telling Us

ANZ Organizations Are in the Ransomware Crosshairs— What the Dark Web Is Telling Us 2026-04-28 at 14:02 By Ashish Khaitan The conversation around ANZ ransomware threats has shifted noticeably over the past year. What once looked like sporadic, high-profile incidents has evolved into a sustained and structured campaign against organizations across Australia and New Zealand. Signals emerging from underground forums […]

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Black Hat Asia 2026 Is Coming to Singapore — Here’s What the Threat Landscape Looks Like Ahead of It

Black Hat Asia 2026 Is Coming to Singapore — Here’s What the Threat Landscape Looks Like Ahead of It 2026-04-13 at 16:17 By Ashish Khaitan As the cybersecurity community prepares for Black Hat Asia 2026 Singapore, the conversation is shifting from isolated incidents to systemic risk. The Black Hat Asia 2026 conference arrives at a

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The Energy Sector’s Ransomware Nightmare: Why Critical Infrastructure Can’t Catch a Break

The Energy Sector’s Ransomware Nightmare: Why Critical Infrastructure Can’t Catch a Break 2026-03-26 at 12:32 By Ashish Khaitan Let’s talk about the sector that keeps our lights on, water running, and industries humming—and why it’s become ransomware’s favorite target.  In 2025, the global energy and utilities sector faced 187 confirmed ransomware attacks. Not attempts. Confirmed, successful intrusions where attackers locked systems, stole

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North Korea’s Crypto Theft Operations: The Role of Lazarus Group in State-Sponsored Financial Warfare

North Korea’s Crypto Theft Operations: The Role of Lazarus Group in State-Sponsored Financial Warfare 2026-03-21 at 17:05 By Ashish Khaitan The latest Bitrefill cyberattack offers a revealing look into how state-sponsored cybercrime has evolved into a strategic financial weapon. The latest development revolves around the threat actor Lazarus Group, a hacking collective widely attributed to the DPRK (North Korea), whose operations

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Inside Russia’s Shift to Credential-Based Intrusions: What CISOs Need to Know in 2026

Inside Russia’s Shift to Credential-Based Intrusions: What CISOs Need to Know in 2026 2026-03-19 at 13:32 By Ashish Khaitan Russia-linked hacktivist activity has entered a noticeably different phase. While earlier campaigns leaned heavily on disruption through denial-of-service and opportunistic scanning of exposed systems, the current trajectory shows a stronger dependence on credential-based intrusions and identity-based cyber attacks. For security leaders,

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The Ultimate Guide to Dark Web Monitoring in 2026: Protect Your Data Before Attackers Strike

The Ultimate Guide to Dark Web Monitoring in 2026: Protect Your Data Before Attackers Strike 2026-03-13 at 16:29 By Ashish Khaitan In 2026, cyber threats are originating on the dark web, where stolen credentials, exploit kits, and attack plans are bought and sold before they ever reach corporate networks. Organizations are turning to dark web

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Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, Warn of Rising INC Ransom Attacks Targeting Pacific Networks

Australia, New Zealand, Tonga, Warn of Rising INC Ransom Attacks Targeting Pacific Networks 2026-03-09 at 15:37 By Ashish Khaitan Cybersecurity agencies across the Pacific region are sharing concerns about the ransomware group INC Ransom’s expanding activities and the growing influence of its affiliate network. A joint advisory issued by the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC), National

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Ransomware Attacks Have Surged 30% Since Q4 2025

Ransomware Attacks Have Surged 30% Since Q4 2025 2026-02-04 at 14:51 By Ashish Khaitan Ransomware groups claimed more than 2,000 attacks in the last three months of 2025 – and they’re starting 2026 at the same elevated pace.  Cyble recorded 2,018 claimed attacks by ransomware groups in the fourth quarter of 2025, an average of just under 673 a month. The threat groups maintained that pace in January 2026, claiming 679 ransomware victims.  By comparison, in

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Ransomware and Supply Chain Attacks Soared in 2025

Ransomware and Supply Chain Attacks Soared in 2025 2026-01-16 at 10:25 By Ashish Khaitan Overview  Ransomware and supply chain attacks soared in 2025, and persistently elevated attack levels suggest that the global threat landscape will remain perilous heading into 2026.  Cyble recorded 6,604 ransomware attacks in 2025, up 52% from the 4,346 attacks claimed by ransomware groups in 2024. The year ended with a near-record 731 ransomware attacks in December, second only to February 2025’s record totals (chart below).  Supply

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Ransomware and Supply Chain Attacks Neared Records in November 

Ransomware and Supply Chain Attacks Neared Records in November  2025-12-10 at 08:52 By Paul Shread Ransomware attacks hit their second-highest levels on record in November, as the number of attacks rose for the seventh consecutive month.  The 640 ransomware attacks recorded by Cyble in November 2025 are second only to February 2025’s record totals (chart below).  Ransomware groups are increasingly targeting software supply chain vulnerabilities, which has contributed to a doubling of supply chain attacks since April

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